Walter D. DeVries papers, 1960-1972.

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Walter D. DeVries papers, 1960-1972.

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Polling materials prepared for various Republican campaigns, notably the gubernatorial campaigns of George Romney in 1962 and 1966, Romney's campaign for president, 1967-1968, and the gubernatorial campaign of William Milliken, 1970; and polls conducted on state issues including detailed demographic information on the views of ethnic, religious, and racial minorities; also survey done for Senator Robert Griffin in 1971, and on attitude of state voters towards abortion in 1972.

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Romney, George W., 1907-1995

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Romney Associates was the unit established by George Romney and his campaign staff in his quest of the Republican nomination for President in 1968. This unit was responsible for research, speech writing, press and public relations, scheduling and travel arrangements, and responding to the governor's out-of-state correspondence. From the description of George W. Romney/Romney Associates subgroup, 1963-1968 (bulk 1967-1968). (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 79295968 ...

DeVries, Walter

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Public opinion research pollster, aide to Michigan governor George Romney. From the description of Walter D. DeVries papers, 1960-1972. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34419729 Walter Dale DeVries was born on Nov. 11, 1929 in Holland, Mich. He served in the U.S. Army from 1948-1951. He graduated from Hope College, Holland, Mich. with a B.A. in 1954. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He was a delegate to the kent County Republican Co...

Republican Party (Mich.)

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Griffin, Robert P. (Robert Paul), 1923-

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Born Nov. 6, 1923, Griffin graduated from Dearborn (Mich.)'s Fordson High School (1941) and Central Michigan University (CMU) (1947). He served in World War II in the 71st Infantry Division. In 1950, Griffin earned the degree of Juris Doctor from the School of Law at the University of Michigan. He served as U.S. Representative from Michigan, 1956-1966; as U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1966-1979; Senate Minority Whip, 1969-1976; and as a justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan, 1986-1995. Griffin ...

Milliken, William G., 1922-

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Republican governor of Michigan, 1969-1982. From the description of William G. Milliken papers, 1961-1982. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421257 William Grawn Milliken was governor of Michigan from 1969-1982, the longest term in state history. A Yale-educated businesman and politician, he was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1964 and 1966, after serving four years in the State Senate, the last two as majority floor leader. He assumed the governors...