Item: Burton K. Wheeler papers, 1922-1975
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Finding Aid Title: Burton K. Wheeler papers, 1922-1975
Finding Aid Collection Number: 2207
Date Range of Collection: 1922-1975
Creator of Materials: Wheeler, Burton K. [Burton Kendall], 1882-1975
Content Description: The papers consist of correspondence, memoranda, memorabilia, clippings, speeches, subject files, photographs, and other materials pertaining to Wheeler's personal and political life. There are few senatorial papers from Burton's long tenure in office because he appears to have disposed of them after the 1946 election. What remains are primarily materials which are retrospective in nature, including drafts of Wheeler's autobiography, "Yankee from the West," letters and memoranda pertaining to the same, and correspondence from researchers, political associates, and family members. Subject files include materials pertaining to Wheeler's 1923-25 court battle against a Justice Department indictment, rural telephone legislation, the 1924 presidential campaign, anti-war and conscription items, and general topical notes kept on 5 x 8 and 3 x 5 inch cards.
Finding Aid URL: http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv32772
Keywords: burton k. wheeler, historical photographs, autobiographies, politics, politicians, political campaigns and elections, speeches, rural telephone service, native americans, public utility act (1935), america first committee, anti-war activities, indictments
Subjects: Politics and Government The People of Montana Politics and Government
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