Papers, 1938-1984 (bulk 1950-1960).

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Papers, 1938-1984 (bulk 1950-1960).

Correspondence, speeches, legislation, news releases, expense accounts, military academy appointments, newsclippings, and speech notes. The correspondence is personal and political, and topics include her six congressional campaigns, her work as special assistant to the Postmaster General, Republican committee and convention work, and Cecil M. Harden Day and Cecil M. Harden Lake. Speeches and news releases mostly deal with Harden's service for the Postmaster General when she toured the country speaking against obscene mail. Other materials include miscellaneous Republican Party materials, speeches by Richard M. Nixon, check books, address books, and diaries. Other topics include aging, health and nutrition, and women in politics. Also included are cassette tape interviews with Harden, and photographs.

25 boxes, 6 oversize boxes, and 2 cassette tapes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7345823

Indiana Historical Society Library

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