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Citizens-in-Politics collection

 Collection — Folder: S1511
Identifier: S1511

Scope and Contents

This collection includes a letter from George J. Mayer II in Indianapolis, Indiana dated May 29, 1959 regarding the formation of a Citizens-in-Politics Club and inviting the recipient to a meeting. The letter also presents commentary on Republican mayoral candidate Roscoe "Rocky" Stovall.

Dates

  • 1959 May 29

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Administrative History

Citizens-in-Politics organization was formed in 1959 by George J. Mayer II, grandson of Indianapolis business owner George J. Mayer, as a supposedly bipartisan club "for the purpose of educating citizens of both parties to be more fully informed on political matters."

Sources:

Items in the collection.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a transfer from the Indiana Division, Indiana State Library.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2015/03/23 by Cathi Taylor. EAD finding aid created 2015/03/23 by Cathi Taylor. EAD finding aid revised 2015/10/15 by Brittany Kropf.
Title
Citizens-in-Politics collection
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
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Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671