United States. Congress. House
Organization
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
John V. Beamer collection
Collection
Identifier: L517
Scope and Contents
This collection consists principally of papers related to John V. Beamer's career in U.S> Congress from 1951 to 1959 and includes correspondence regarding legislation and political issues from constituents and colleagues, national associations, labor unions, Indiana newspapers, colleges and universities, and businesses in his district; speeches, newsletters, and press releases; copies of the Congressional Record; newspaper clippings; campaign records,...
Dates:
1910-1974
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John V. Beamer collection
Kirby L. Gray letters
Collection — Folder: S601
Identifier: S0601
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two letters sent to Kirby L. Gray in Indianapolis, Indiana from Indiana politicians in U.S. Congress, Congresswoman Julia Carson and Senator Richard G. Lugar in Washington, D.C. ranging from 2001 to 2005 regarding child support and renewable energy and environmental conservation, specifically concerning Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
Dates:
2001-2005
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Kirby L. Gray letters
Richard W. Thompson collection
Collection
Identifier: L158
Scope and Contents
The collection consists principally of Richard W. Thompson’s political correspondence, including correspondence regarding state and national Whig and Republican party politics, and Thompson’s role in political campaigns (1840s-1880s); letters from constituents during his terms in Congress regarding political appointments and local politics (1841-1849); Civil War correspondence, including correspondence regarding state and national politics and Thompson’s duties in Terre Haute (1861-1865); his...
Dates:
1818-1931
Schuyler Colfax collection
Collection
Identifier: L036
Scope and Contents
The majority of the collection consists of Schuyler Colfax's correspondence from 1841 to 1884 regarding Whig and Republican Party politics in Indiana and nationally. Also included are letters from Indiana officers in the U.S. Civil War regarding promotions and assignments; Colfax's letters on routine business as Speaker of the House and Vice President; his letters regarding speaking engagements; letters to his wife regarding his role in the "Credit Mobilier" affair in 1875; and letters...
Dates:
1782-1970
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Schuyler Colfax collection
Thomas A. Hendricks papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0635
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of Thomas A. Hendricks’ correspondence as well as a few receipts and checks ranging from 1825 to 1885 in Indiana. A speech given by his nephew Thomas at a Thomas A. Hendricks Memorial Celebration at Thomas A. Hendricks School in Shelbyville, Indiana is also included. There are also oversize memorial resolutions passed upon Thomas A. Hendricks' death and other certificates, 1885 and undated (OBD005).Correspondents include William English,...
Dates:
1825-1949, bulk 1873-1879
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Thomas A. Hendricks papers
William H. Hudnut III collection
Collection
Identifier: L523
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, papers, publications from William H. Hudnut III while he was in Washington D.C. ranging from 1972 to 1974 regarding his work as a member of the House of Representatives.Series 1 consists of correspondence and general papers related to his professional work and is further broken down into three subseries. Subseries 1.1 contains correspondence, publications, reports, and other papers relating to Hudnut's work in the House of...
Dates:
1969-1974
William Steele Holman papers
Collection
Identifier: L073
Scope and Contents
The collection, the bulk of which dates from 1870 to 1894, includes documents from William Steele Holman’s career as a politician as well as those from the Holman family. The documents are divided into correspondence and papers and newspaper clippings. They are then arranged chronologically with the other assorted materials. Materials include correspondence from constituents, telegrams, election results, family letters, newspaper clippings, a correspondence journal, an account book,...
Dates:
1837-1936
