William Alfred Comstock papers, 1899-1949.

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William Alfred Comstock papers, 1899-1949.

Correspondence, diaries, business papers, and other items, concerning Democratic party affairs, state and national elections, real estate and financial transactions, University of Michigan and Zeta Psi Fraternity; also diaries, 1902-1912; account books of the Democratic Party, 1924-1928; two scrapbooks; an audit report of the Liquor Control Commission, 1933-1934; and a report on the marketing and supply of natural gas in Michigan in 1934; and photographs. Correspondents include: Andrew W. Comstock. Harriet J. Comstock, Kirk W. Comstock, Frank W. Fletcher, Fred W. Green, Jesse H. Jones, Chase S. Osborn, James Schermerhorn, Alfred E. Smith, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

16 linear ft., 3 v. [outsize], and 20 items [outsize].

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SNAC Resource ID: 7364000

Bentley Historical Library

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