Edith Nourse Rogers letters, 1926-1935.

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Edith Nourse Rogers letters, 1926-1935.

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Letters written by Edith Nourse Rogers, Republican U.S. Representative from the 5th District of Massachusetts, 1926-35. Letters addressed to various constituents discuss the Grant memorial; labor issues such as the 30 hour work week; and various bills pending in Congress.

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