Papers, 1950-1970, n.d.

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Papers, 1950-1970, n.d.

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The collection contains Darrington's state representative materials and includes subject files, printed materials on legislative concerns, Darrington's speeches, drafts and proposals for bills and statutes, correspondence (mainly from constituents), and reports written by Darrington for his constituents (Highlights by Bill). The constituent correspondence includes topics such as bills and statutes, taxes, liquor control, water, roads, drainage, adoption, abortion, and population. The reports written by Darrington to his constituents, Highlights by Bill, appeared in local newspapers and covered current bills, visitors to the legislature, and other observances or activities Darrington had been involved in. Darrington described the bills which might be of interest to his constituents of Harrison County and what the bill was supposed to accomplish.

2.4 linear ft. (5 document boxes).

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Darrington, William E., 1904-

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William E. Darrington was born on a farm in Persia, Iowa on May 31, 1904. He attended Iowa State College (University) in the agricultural course. Darrington served as a State Representative as a Republican for Harrison County from 1951 to 1970 (nine terms), except for one term in 1965. In 1959 he was appointed Speaker Pro Tempore of the Iowa House of Representatives. Active in community affairs, he served ten years on the Agricultural Adjustment Administration county and township committees befo...

Iowa. General Assembly. House of Representatives

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