John J. Dempsey scrapbooks, 1940-1948.

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John J. Dempsey scrapbooks, 1940-1948.

Summary: Collection consists of 14 scrapbooks and a folder of clippings that chronicle John J. Dempsey's political career and personal life, 1940-1948. Included are scrapbooks of clippings on: Dempsey's activities as Governor of New Mexico, 1943-1946; New Mexico politics, 1943- 1948; Dempsey's 3 failed senatorial campaigns, 1940, 1946, 1948; and Dempsey's personal life, 1943-1946. Clippings are primarily from New Mexico newspapers.

14 v. ; 32-41 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7393168

Museum of New Mexico Library

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Dempsey, John J., d. 1958.

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John J. Dempsey served as Governor of New Mexico (1943-1946), and one of New Mexico's congressional representatives (1951-1958). From the guide to the John J. Dempsey Papers, 1936-1958 (bulk, 1951-1958), (New Mexico State Records Center and Archives) John J. Dempsey served as Under-Secretary of the Interior (1940) and as New Mexico State Governor for two conserative terms (1943-1946). From the description of John J. Dempsey scrapbooks, 1940-1948. (Museum of New M...