James S. Farnsworth collection.

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James S. Farnsworth collection.

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This collection contains various papers of Rep. James S. Farnsworth, dating from 1966-1975. The collection includes correspondence, background reports on various issues of the day, reports of the activities and expenses of various state depts., building plans of state universities and colleges for the Captial Outlay Committee to review, and reports and studies of the various issues of the day, including civil rights, consumer protection, Great Lakes ecology, criminal justice system, land use, population explosion, and the expanding welfare system.

26 mss. boxes 13 cu. ft.

State Archive of Michigan

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State Archive of Michigan

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Farnsworth, James S., 1907-

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James S. Farnsworth was born on June 29, 1907 in Paw Paw, Mich. Before he became a state representative for the 54th District, he was an automobile dealer and then mayor of Otsego, Mich. He was also on the Allegan County Board of Supervisors and a delegate to the state constitutional convention. He was a member of the Plainwell Rotary Club and the Allegan Elks Lodge. He was elected to the House in 1962 and served through 1974. From the description of James S. Farnsworth collection. (...

Michigan. Legislature. Senate

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