William Henry Avery congressional papers collection, 1955-1965 (bulk 1960-1962).

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William Henry Avery congressional papers collection, 1955-1965 (bulk 1960-1962).

This collection contains the Congressional papers of Avery's terms in the United States House of Representatives, 1955-1965. Most of the material covers the years of 1960-1962. There is very little material documenting the other years. Most of the papers deal with constituent correspondence.

41 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7606397

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