Subseries 1.3: General political files, 1939-1949
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes correspondence, speeches, reports, and legislation from Ralph F. Gates'life and term as governor, ranging from 1917 to 1978, including papers relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the Indiana State Highway Commission, the Tax Study Commission, flood control, veterans' affairs, and labor and the Standard Oil Strike in Whiting in 1945. Also included are papers relating to the Republican National Committee and the Republican Party in Indiana; papers relating to Gates' campaign for Governor, scrapbooks, and personal correspondence. Correspondents include E. Ross Adair, Homer Capehart, and William E. Jenner.
Dates
- 1939-1949
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 20.3 Cubic Feet (55 manuscript boxes; 2 cubic foot boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Gates, Ralph F. (Ralph Fesler), 1893-1978 (Person)
- From the Collection: Republican Party (Ind.). State Central Committee (Organization)
- From the Collection: Republican National Committee (U.S.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671