Martha W. Griffiths papers, 1956-1974.

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Martha W. Griffiths papers, 1956-1974.

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Correspondence, reports and other materials relating to her public career, particularly her activities on the Ways and Means Committee; also constituent correspondence on questions of civil rights and the war in Vietnam, case work files and replies to questionnaires from the residents of the 17th Michigan District on issues of concern to them; and photographs.

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