Emma Parsons papers, 1930-1954.

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Emma Parsons papers, 1930-1954.

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Correspondence, membership lists, programs, brochures, ward and precinct maps, and newsletters relating to Emma Parson's involvement with the Republican Party both nationally and in Arizona. The correspondence concerns such topics as affiliating the State club with the National Federation, and Arizona Republican women's support for various presidential candidates and political issues. There is a 10-page letter from Marion Sundt which describes the 1953 presidential inauguration. Invitations are present to White House events, Republican party events, and an invitation to join the National Women's Country Club consists of a brochure about the club. Significant correspondents include John H. Curnette, Barry Goldwater, Marion E. Martin, Robert A. Taft, Clarence Buddington Kelland, and Wendell Wilkie. There are materials present from the Maricopa County Women's Republican Club, the Arizona Women's Republican Club, the Republican Club of Pima County, and the Young Republican Club of Pima County. There are also two items of anti-war propaganda from World War II.

.85 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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