Papers, 1932-1952.

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Papers, 1932-1952.

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, speech files, appointment schedules, newspaper clippings files, publications, and other materials, relating to Matthews' career as chairman of the Douglas Co., Neb., Democratic Central Committee; supreme knight, Knights of Columbus; chairman of the Committee on Socialism & Communism, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; chairman of the Executive Committee of National Catholic Community Service; a member of the President's Committee on Civil Rights; secretary of the Navy; and ambassador to Ireland.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8047535

Harry S. Truman Library

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Knights of Columbus.

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The Knights of Columbus originated in New Haven, Connecticut in 1882. The group's expansion to Iowa was the result of the efforts of Patrick McArdle, Illinois state deputy director. The first Iowa council was established in Dubuque in May, 1900 followed by council in Davenport in September of the same year. The Iowa State Council was instituted in 1902 with the first state convention being held in Dubuque that year. From the description of Knights of Columbus in Iowa records, 1904-20...

Matthews, Francis P.

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Businessman and government official; b. Francis Patrick Matthews, 1887; d. 1952. From the description of Papers, 1932-1952. (Harry S Truman Library). WorldCat record id: 70944339 ...

Democratic Party (Douglas County, Neb.). Central Committee

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National Catholic Community Service. Executive Committee

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United States. Navy Department

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Smith was a private citizen and donor to the "Eyes for the Navy" program. From the description of Memorandum, no date. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 708036591 From the description of Memorandum, September 30, 1918. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 708034981 From the description of Certificate, no date. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 708036793 The United States Navy operated a radio station with call sign NUG in Calumet, Michigan...

United States. President's Committee on Civil Rights

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Established by Executive Order 9808, Dec.5, 1946, to propose measures to strengthen and safeguard the people's civil rights; terminated Dec. 1947, upon submission of final report. From the description of Records, 1946-1947. (Harry S Truman Library). WorldCat record id: 70959579 ...