Donald S. Dawson papers, 1944-1993 (bulk 1950-1968).

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Donald S. Dawson papers, 1944-1993 (bulk 1950-1968).

Correspondence, presidential campaign materials, and other papers. Correspondence is primarily with or about Harry S. Truman following his presidency. Also includes material relating to William McKinley Rigdon, Richard M. Nixon, Committee Against Socialist Housing, and the presidential campaigns of 1964 and 1968. Includes a photocopy of Max Lowenthal's 1948 diary.

300 items.1 container plus 1 oversize.0.5 linear feet.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7566976

Library of Congress

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Committee Against Socialist Housing

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Dawson, Donald S., 1908-2005

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Lawyer and government official. From the description of Donald S. Dawson papers, 1944-1993 (bulk 1950-1968). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 465339599 ...