Papers, 1954-1975.

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Papers, 1954-1975.

Correspondence, questionnaires, bills, synopses, news releases, news clippings, maps, lists, memoranda and brochures. The subject file includes correspondence, questionnaires and news clippings on topics such as ethics, campaigns, the Illinois flag, Illinois Cities and Villages Municipal Problems Commission and his time as House speaker. Copies of bills and related material on topics such as horse racing, right turn on red, and stop and frisk. Maps, lists, newsclippings related to politics in Rich Township, Thornton Township and Lansing. Campaign brochures and memorabilia.

7 linear feet 7 boxes + 1 oversize document.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Illinois Republican representative (1957-1964 and 1967-1970) from the First and Eight Districts and state senator (1971-1974) from the Eighth and Tenth Districts, born in Dahinda, Ill. on July 15, 1910. From the description of Papers, 1954-1975. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 48528743 ...