Douglas McKay papers, 1925-1958.

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Douglas McKay papers, 1925-1958.

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Collection consists of files on various organizations in which McKay was involved or interested, such as the American Legion, the Oregon Automobile Dealers Association, and the Oregon Mounted Posse. There are political files, including material for the 1948 and 1950 campaigns for governor and a file on the Eisenhower campaign of 1952. The files of the Secretary of the Interior consist of letters, a trip file, appointment books, and miscellaneous personal correspondence. There is a complete file of McKay's speeches when he was Secretary of the Interior. The records of the McKay-Morse campaign consist of correspondence, financial records, and campaign literature.

39.5 linear ft. (72 containers)

University of Oregon Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7717175

University of Oregon Libraries

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