William Blackney collection.

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William Blackney collection.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/41014609

This collection consists of various papers of Congressman William Blackney and covers the years 1938-1963. The collection consists mainly of scrapbooks, which contain newspaper clippings, reports, drafts of speeches, letters in, carbons out, photographs, invitations, commorative booklets, campaign posters, and brochures. Some of the subjects covered include the question of neutrality, naval armaments, New Deal legislation and elections (1832-1952). The collection also contains a World War II photographic album tour of the South Pacific, legislation introduced by Blackney, speeches in Congressional record, photographs and an obituary.

4 cu. ft.

State Archive of Michigan

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SNAC Resource ID: 7432119

State Archive of Michigan

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United States. Congress. House

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