Harvey G. Fields papers, 1909-1961 (bulk 1928-1935).

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Harvey G. Fields papers, 1909-1961 (bulk 1928-1935).

The Harvey G. Fields Papers consist of correspondence addressing political issues in Louisiana, the State Democratic Central Committee, Franklin Roosevelt and some New Deal programs, and Huey Long. Political files consist of speeches, minutes of Democratic Executive Committee meetings, a number of political circular letters, and notes dealing with local election returns. Newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and printed volumes are included which deal with Louisiana politics, and a number of political fliers concern Louisiana politicians, including Huey Long.

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