Iris F. Blitch Papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Iris F. Blitch Papers
Creator: Blitch, Iris Faircloth, 1912-1993.
Inclusive Dates: 1954-1985
Language(s): English
Extent: 170 box(es) (82.25 linear feet)
Collection Number: RBRL012IFB
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: The Iris F. Blitch Papers document her two terms representing Georgia's Eighth District in the United States Congress from 1955 to 1963, and, to a lesser extent her campaigns and personal life. The majority of the collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, legislative bills, research and campaign materials, scrapbooks and photographs. Well-documented throughout the entire collection, particularly in the Legislative and Subject Series, are the issues that were important to Blitch and to the twenty counties that composed the Eighth District, including agriculture and environmental issues. Bills sponsored or supported by Blitch include: Okefenokee Conservation Bill (secured funding for water conservation and fire protection in and around the swamp); Small-Watershed Bill (allowed the building of small watershed projects with government grants and loans to conserve water for farmers, municipalities, industry, recreation and the conservation of fish and wildlife); Water Pollution Bill; forestry development; anti-subversive activities; improved drug laws; livestock sales; and benefits to beekeepers, among others. Additionally, the papers provide insight into the political climate for women in the second half of the 1950s and the early 1960s as well as into social mores regarding their participation. Blitch's personal beliefs and opinions regarding women's roles and responsibilities in government and politics are evident in the speeches and interviews she gave throughout her career. To a lesser extent, and primarily through correspondence found in the Personal Series, is information relating to her immediate and extended family as well as her fragile health, which ultimately forced her retirement in 1963. Correspondents include the following prominent Georgians: D. W. Brooks, Phil Campbell, John Flynt, Jr., E. L. Forrester, Ed Friend, Henderson Lanham, Herman Talmadge, John Pilcher, Prince Preston, and Richard B. Russell, Jr.

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Collection Description

Biographical Note

Iris Faircloth Blitch was born in Normantown, Toombs County, Georgia, on April 25, 1912, to James Louis and Marietta (Ridgdell) Faircloth. The second youngest of eight children, and orphaned at age nine, Blitch was raised by several of her married sisters in Georgia and Maryland. While growing up, her sisters enrolled her in elocution classes which provided Blitch with early training in public speaking. She graduated from high school in Hagerstown, Maryland (1929), where she was living with her sister, Mrs. T.W. Johnson. Upon graduation from high school, Blitch enrolled in summer school at the University of Georgia, but before the term was out, she left to marry Brooks Erwin Blitch in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 11, 1929. Erwin Blitch, who was a pharmacist, owned ACME Pharmacy in Homerville, Georgia, and also owned several thousand acres of timber and farm land. The couple had two children: Betty Ethelyn, born August 11, 1930 and Brooks Erwin, Jr., born November 14, 1934.

As a young wife and mother with two young children during the Great Depression, Blitch filled her spare hours in the pursuit of self-education, reading, and writing articles for newspapers, including a weekly feature in the local paper. In 1936 Blitch began participating in the Democratic Party. She was the first woman in the history of Georgia to serve two terms in the State Senate. In 1940, she was defeated by 27 votes in a campaign for the Georgia State Legislature, but was elected to the State Senate in 1946 (serving from 1947 to 1948). In 1948, she was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, and served there until 1950 when she was unsuccessful in a re-election bid. In 1952, she returned to the State Senate serving from 1953 to 1954. She was the Democratic National Committeewoman from Georgia from 1948 to 1956 and was also seated on the 11-person Executive Committee of the Democratic National Committee. She served as assistant secretary of the State Democratic Executive Committee from 1946 to 1956, taking the post of acting secretary in 1950.

In 1954, after conducting a grass-roots campaign, often accompanied by her son, Brooks, Blitch defeated incumbent Representative William M. Wheeler and became the first woman ever elected from Georgia to serve a full term in the United States Congress. A family friend was quoted as saying, "I told her in the beginning that the only reason she wouldn't win was because God made her a woman. I reckon she just didn't even let that stand in her way." From January 3, 1955 to January 3, 1963, Blitch represented the Eighth Congressional District of Georgia, which at the time was composed of the following counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Glynn, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Telfair, Ware, and Wayne. During her tenure in Congress Blitch served on the Public Works Committee and its subcommittee of Public Roads, Rivers and Harbors, and Watersheds. Her interest in conservation prompted President John F. Kennedy to appoint her to the National Resources Advisory Council.

As a woman participating in politics Blitch garnered much attention. While a member of the Georgia General Assembly she sponsored and fought to pass The Women's Jury Bill, giving women the right to serve on a jury. However, Blitch never regarded herself strictly as a champion of women's rights:

"I've never been just a woman's candidate. I feel proud, of course, that women's organizations have backed my campaigns. I also have been provoked by women who complain about political conditions and then refuse to get out and face the voters and see what a politician goes through to get elected."

Due to poor health, she was not a candidate for re-election in 1962. After retiring from the U.S. Congress, Blitch became a resident of St. Simons Island, Georgia, until she moved to San Diego, California, in 1988 where she died on August 19, 1993. She is buried in Pinelawn Cemetery, Homerville, Georgia.

Scope and Content

The Iris F. Blitch Papers document her four terms representing Georgia's Eighth District in the United States Congress from 1955 to 1963, and to a lesser extent, her campaigns and personal life. Well-documented throughout the entire collection, particularly in the Legislative Series and the Subject Series, are the issues that were important to Blitch and to the twenty counties that composed the Eighth District, such as agriculture, conservation, and the environment . Bills sponsored or supported by Blitch include: Okefenokee Conservation Bill (secured funding for water conservation and fire protection in and around the swamp); Small-Watershed Bill (allowed the building of small watershed projects with government grants and loans to conserve water for farmers, municipalities, industry, recreation and the conservation of fish and wildlife); Water Pollution Bill; forestry development; anti-subversive activities; improved drug laws; livestock sales; and benefits to beekeepers, among others.

The papers provide insight into the political climate for women in the second half of the 1950s and the early 1960s as well as into social mores regarding their participation. As one of only fifteen women members (and the only southerner) in the House of Representatives in 1958, the challenges faced by Blitch and other females in Washington, as well as the public's perceptions, are well-documented throughout the papers, mainly in feature newspaper articles and interviews. Blitch's personal beliefs and opinions of women in government and politics, as well as their roles and responsibilities, are evident in speeches and interviews she gave throughout her career and can be found primarily in both the Subject and Personal Series. Also documented in the papers, particularly in the Subject Series, is Blitch's position on segregation and an integrated society. To a lesser extent, and primarily through correspondence found in the Personal Series, is information relating to her immediate and extended family as well as her fragile health, which ultimately forced her retirement in 1963.

Organization and Arrangement

The papers are arranged into six series: I. Legislative Files; II. Subject Files; III. Name Files; IV. Post Office Files; V. Personal Papers; and VI. Campaign Files.

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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Case mail and Name Series closed.

Preferred Citation

Iris F. Blitch Papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, The University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia.

Processing Notes

Clippings and thermofax papers have been copied onto bond paper for protection of content. Oversized material and photographs have been separated for preservation purposes.

User Restrictions

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

Copyright Information

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Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2008.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

D. W. Brooks Papers

J. Phil Campbell Papers

John W. Davis Papers

John J. Flynt, Jr. Papers

E. L. (Tic) Forrester Papers

Ed Friend Visual Materials

Henderson L. Lanham Papers

Erwin Mitchell Papers

Herman E. Talmadge Collection

John Leonard Pilcher Papers

Prince H. Preston, Jr. Papers

Richard B. Russell, Jr. Collection

S. Ernest Vandiver Papers

Margaret H. (Peg) Blitch Papers

Related Collections in Other Repositories

Helen Bullard Oral History Interview, 1977 July 25, Georgia State University

Stella Brunt Osborn Papers, 1916-1992, University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

I. Legislative Files

37 box(es) (18.5 linear feet)

This series consists of legislative materials from Blitch's service in the United States Congress as a representative from the Eighth District (Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Glynn, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Telfair, Ware, and Wayne) 1955-1962. The Legislative Series includes materials that assisted Blitch with monitoring legislative issues, researching and writing legislation, and incoming and outgoing correspondence. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject or committee name. Blitch was particularly interested in legislation relating to agriculture, soil and water conservation, and the development of ports, harbors, and military installations. She chose to serve on the Public Works Committee, and its subcommittee Public Roads, Rivers and Harbors, and Watersheds, believing she could best help the people of the Eighth District on those two committees. Researchers are encouraged to look through the entire alphabetical listing as subjects or legislation may be listed under both subject and committee.

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Agriculture-Adjustment Act, 1956

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Agriculture-Cotton, 1959

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Agriculture-Cotton, 1961

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Agriculture-Forestry, 1959-1960

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Agriculture-Milk, 1959

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Agriculture-Miscellaneous, 1955-1956

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Agriculture-Miscellaneous, 1956

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Agriculture-Miscellaneous, 1957

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Agriculture-Miscellaneous, 1958

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Agriculture-Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

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Agriculture-Miscellaneous, 1961

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Agriculture-Miscellaneous, 1961

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Agriculture-Miscellaneous (folder 1 of 2), 1961 September, 1962

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Agriculture-Miscellaneous, 1961 September, 1962 (folder 2 of 2)

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Agriculture- Rural Electrification Administration, 1959

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Agriculture-Tobacco, 1959-1960

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Agriculture-Tobacco, 1961-1962

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A. E. Miscellaneous [Atomic Energy], 1959

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Aid to Disabled Vets, 1956

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Alaska, 1957

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Alaska Statehood, 1958

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Alcohol, 1956

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Alcohol, 1957

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Alcohol, 1958

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Altamaha, 1958

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Armed Services Personnel, 1958

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Appropriation-Agriculture, 1959-1960

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Appropriations-Agriculture, 1962

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Appropriations-Budget, 1959-1960

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Appropriations-Defense, 1959-1960

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Appropriations-Defense, 1962

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Appropriations-Library Services, 1959-1960

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Appropriations-Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

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Appropriations-Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

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Appropriations-Schools, 1959-1960

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Appropriations-Mutual Security, 1960

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Appropriations-Public Works, 1959-1960

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Appropriations-Public Works, 1961

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Appropriations-Schools, 1961-1962

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Armed Services-Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

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Armed Services-Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

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Armed Services-Retired Pay, 1959-1960

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Armed Services-Retired Pay, 1961-1962

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Banking & Currency-Banking, 1959-1960

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Banking & Currency-Housing, 1959-1960

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Banking & Currency-Housing, 1961-1962

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Banking & Currency-Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

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Banking & Currency-Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

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Bacon-Davis Act, 1957

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Bacon Highway, 1956

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Bank Holding Company Bill, 1955

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Banking, 1955-1956

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Banking, 1957

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Banking, 1957-1958

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Baseball, 1958

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Beach Erosion, 1956

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Blatnik Bill, 1958

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Boycott, 1958

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Bruce's Eddy Bill, 1957

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Bureau of the Budget, 1957

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Bureau of the Budget, 1958

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Blitch Bills-Blatnik Lock H.R. 7835, undated

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Blitch Bills-Introduced, 1956

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Blitch Bills-H.R. 8083 Branham, 1959-1960

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Blitch Bills-H.R. 8925, 1961

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Blitch Bills-H.R. 8930, 1962

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Blitch Bills-H.R. 10278, 1962

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Blitch Bills- Georgia Sheriff's Boys Ranch H.R. 6989, 1961

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Blitch Bills-Hog Cholera H.R. 7702, 1961

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Blitch Bills-Joe Brown H.R. 5686, 1961

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Blitch Bills-Grandmothers Day H.J. Resolution 477, 1959-1960

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Blitch Bills-House Concurrent Resolution 675, 1960

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Blitch Bills-House Concurrent Resolution 374, 1961

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Blitch Bills-H.R. 9640, 1962

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Blitch Bills-Importation of Shrimp, H.R. 8850, 1960

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Blitch Bills-Rowe, H.R. 11965, 1959

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[Blitch Bills]-H.R. 163, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-H.R. 11, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]- H.R. 9 & H.R. 10, 1956 Jenkins-Keogh Bills, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-S-1823, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-H.R. 4935, S. 1437, 1955-1956 Fair Labor Standards, 1955-1956

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[Blitch Bills]-H.R. 11178, S. 2875, 1956 Civil Service Retirement Act, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-S. 898 Trip Lease Bill, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-H.R. 666- Sale of Ship (CI-M-AVI), 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-S. 2577 Bank Holding Companies, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-S. 2442 (copy of bill), 1955

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[Blitch Bills]-Supreme Court-H.R. 11600 1956 to limit appellate jurisdiction, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]- "Food Fiber" Bill J 9896, 1956 Blitch Statement, 1956 April 19

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 8939 & HR. 9490, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 9075, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-Postal Rates HR. 9228, HR. 9566, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 9592, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 9739, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 6472, Ft. Frederica, Acquisition of Land, 1957-1958

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 8109 Lehman-Buckley Bill, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 7918, Veterans Homes, funds for, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 7535, Bacon-Davis Act, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR 7474, Highway Bill, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 7225, Social Security, 1955

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 6788 for Relief of Hildegard Guth, 1955

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 6685, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 6376, Mental Health, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 6227, Bank Holding Companies, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 6145, AAA amendment by Blitch: Copy of Bill, 1955

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 6099 & HR. 7672, Humane Slaughter of Livestock & Poultry, 1955

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 5649, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 4566, Minimum Wage, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 4565 Copy of Bill, 1955

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 2867, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 3015, Separate Workman's Compensation for DC, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 4085, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 4261, Copy of Bill, 1955

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[Blitch Bills]-Georgia Resolutions, 1958

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[Blitch Bills]-HJR. 744, 1962

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 412, 1956

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[Blitch Bills]-HR. 288, 1956

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[Blitch Clubs], undated

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Cabaret Tax, 1956-1957

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Capitol Building, 1958

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Chicory HR. 5005, 1957

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Civil Air Patrol HR. 5623, 1956

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Civil Rights Bill HR. 627, 1956

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Civil Rights, 1957

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Civil Rights Bill, Rules committee amendment, 1955-1956

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Civil Service, 1955

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Civil Service Retirement Act, 1956

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Civil Service Retirement, 1957

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Civil Service Retirement, 1958

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Clark Hill Reservoir, 1957

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Congressional Medal of Honor, 1958

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Congressional Pay Raise, 1955

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Construction-Miscellaneous, 1955-1956

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Co-op Tax, 1955

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Cotton Legislation, 1957

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Cotton Legislation, 1958

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D.C. Miscellaneous, 1959-1962

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Defense Appropriation, undated

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Defense, 1958

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Duck Stamp Legislation, 1958

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Education, 1955

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Education, 1957

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Education, 1958

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Education, S1021, 1961

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Education & Labor, 1961

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Education & Labor (For), 1961

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Education & Labor (Against), 1961

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Education & Labor (For), 1961

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Education & Labor, 1962

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Education & Labor (Against), 1962

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Education & Labor-Education, 1959

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Education & Labor-Education (For), 1961

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Education & Labor-Juvenile Delinquency, 1959-1960

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Education & Labor-Labor, 1959

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Education & Labor-Labor, 1959-1960

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Education & Labor-Minimum Wage, 1959

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Education & Labor-Minimum Wage, 1960

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Education & Labor-Minimum Wage, 1960

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Education & Labor-Minimum Wage, 1960

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Education & Labor-Minimum Wage, 1961

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Education & Labor-Minimum Wage, 1961

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Education & Labor-Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

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Education & Labor-Miscellaneous, 1962

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Equal Rights, 1955-1958

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Ex Presidents Pension, 1958

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Express Highway Program Fallon Bill, 1956

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Fabrics Labeling, 1957

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Farm Bill-Blitch-Talmadge, 1958

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Farm Bill-Congressman Forrester's Office, undated

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Farm Credit Bill HB. 10285, 1956

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Federal Aid Bill, 1957

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Federal Aid to Education, undated

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Federal Aid to Education (Against), 1961

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Federal Aid to Education (For), 1961

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Federal Assistance to Depressed Areas S. 2663, 1956

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Federal Assistance-Schools Public Law 874, 1957

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Federal Aviation Legislation, 1958

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Federal Buildings (Local), 1956

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Federal Construction Contract Act, 1956

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Federal Housing, 1955

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Federal Taxes, 1955

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Fire Ants, 1957

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Fire Ants Legislation, 1958

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Food and Drug Legislation, 1957

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Food and Fiber Bill, 1956

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Food Fiber Stamp Bill, 1957

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Food Fiber Stamp Bill, 1957

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Foods-Nutrition, 1957

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Foreign Affairs Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

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Foreign Affairs Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

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Foreign Affairs-Mutual Security, 1959-1960

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Foreign Affairs-Mutual Security, 1961-1962

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Foreign Aid, 1958

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Foreign Aid Legislation, 1958

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Foreign Economics Aid Program, 1955

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Foreign Trade, 1956

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Foreign Trade-Organization Trade Cooperation, 1957

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Forestry, 1955

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Forestry Legislation, 1958

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Fort Frederica Stamp, 1958

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Fort Frederica-Photos, undated

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G.I. Benefits, 1957

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Gore Bill, 1955

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Government Operations-Miscellaneous, 1960

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Government Operations-Miscellaneous, 1962

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Grants and Scholarships, 1956

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Hardwood-Plywood, 1957-1958

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Hartwell Dam, 1957

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Hells Canyon Dam Project, 1957

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Highway, 1955

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Highway, 1955

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Highway, 1956

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Highway, 1956

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Highway, 1956

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Highway, 1957

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Highway, 1958

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Hill-Burton Act, 1958

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Honey, 1958

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Housing HR. 7024, 1957

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Housing, 1958

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Humane Slaughter Bill HR. 8308, 1957

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Hungarian Refugees 5866, 1957

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Immigration Legislation, 1957

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Immigration Legislation, 1958

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Import Legislation, 1958

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Income Tax, 1955

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Income Tax, 1957

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Income Tax-Legislation, 1957

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Indian Affairs, 1956

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Inflation Legislation, 1957

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Inauguration, 1960-1961

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Inauguration, 1961-1962

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Insurance Legislation, 1957

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Insurance Legislation, 1958

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Integration Letter, 1960

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Intercoastal Waterway, 1955

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Interior and Insular Affairs-Hawaii, 1959

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Interior and Insular Affairs- miscellaneous, 1959-1960

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Interior and Insular Affairs-miscellaneous, 1961-1962

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Interior and Insular Affairs-National Parks, 1961-1962

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Interior and Insular Affairs-National Parks-Cumberland, undated

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Island,1959-1962 Interior and Insular Affairs-National Parks, Cumberland Island, 1962

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Internal Revenue, 1956

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Aeronautics, 1959-1960

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce, 1961

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Communications, 1960

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Communications, 1961

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Miscellaneous, 1962

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Natural Gas, 1960

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Natural Gas, 1962

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Railroads, 1959-1960

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Railroads, 1961

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Railroads, 1961-1962

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Railroads, 1959-1960

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Railroads, 1959-1960

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Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Railroad Retirement, 1959

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Interstate Commerce, 1958

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Jenkins-Keogh Bill, 1957

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Judicial-Civil Rights, 1959-1960

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Judicial-Civil Rights, 1962

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Judicial-Construction Contracts, 1960

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Judicial-Constitutional Amendments, 1960

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Judicial-Equal Rights, 1959

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Judicial-Immigration, 1959-1960

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Judicial-Immigration, 1961

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Judicial-Miscellaneous, 1957

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Judicial-Miscellaneous, 1959

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Judicial-Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

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Judicial-States Rights, 1959

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Judicial-Supreme Court, 1959

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Judicial-Supreme Court, 1961-1962

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Jute Backing Bill, 1955-1958

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Jute Backing Bill, 1956-1958

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Jute Backing Bill, 1957

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Labor Legislation, 1957

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Labor Legislation, 1958

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Labor Reform Bill (District), 1959-1960

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Labor Reform Bill (Out of District), 1959

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Labor Reform Bill (Out of State), 1959-1960

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Labor Reform Bill (Thanks), 1959-1961

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Legislation-General, 1954-1955

I.19

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Legislation-General, 1955

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Legislation-General, 1955

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Legislation-General, 1955

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Legislation-General, 1955-1956

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Legislation-General, 1956

I.20

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Legislation-General, 1956

I.20

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Legislation-General, 1956

I.20

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Legislation-General, 1957

I.20

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Legislation-General, 1957

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Legislation-General, 1957

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Legislation-General, 1958

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Legislation-Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

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Legislation-Miscellaneous, 1960

I.21

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Legislation-Miscellaneous, 1962

I.21

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Legislation-Miscellaneous, 1962

I.21

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Legislation-Miscellaneous Resolutions, 1959

I.21

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Legislative Library Service, 1955

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Library Services Act HR. 2840, 1956

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Library Services Act, 1957

I.22

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Library Services Act, 1958

I.22

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Liquor Control, 1956

I.22

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McCarran Walters Act, 1956

I.22

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Meat to Meat Products, 1957

I.22

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Merchant Marine & Fisheries, 1960-1962

I.22

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Middle East Crisis, 1957

I.22

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Military Construction HR. 9893, 1956

I.22

10

Military-Miscellaneous, 1955

I.22

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Mineral Project, 1956

I.22

12

Mineral Stabilization Bill, 1958

I.22

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Minimum Wage, 1955

I.22

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Minimum Wage Law, 1956

I.22

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Minimum Wage, Tobacco Workers HR. 13330 [Blitch Bill], 1958

I.22

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Music, 1958

I.22

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National Charter for the National Academy of Design, 1957-1958

I.22

18

National Federation of Independent Business, 1960

I.22

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National Federation of Independent Business, 1962

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National Federation of Independent Business, 1962

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National Federation of Independent Business, 1962

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National Parks, 1957

I.23

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Natural Gas Act, 1955-1956

I.23

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Niagara Power HR. 1477, 1956-1957

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Obscene Literature Dowdy's Bill HR 25426 HR 3663, 1958

I.23

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Okefenokee Swamp Bill HR 9742 [Blitch Bill], 1956

I.23

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Onions, 1958

I.23

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Organization for Trade Cooperation HR 5550, 1956-1957

I.23

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Pay Increase Legislation, 1958

I.23

11

Peanut Legislation HR 12566, 1958

I.23

12

Physical Therapist Practice Act, 1957

I.23

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Post Office, 1956

I.23

14

Post Office Civil Service, 1959

I.23

15

Post Office and Civil Services-Federal Employees, 1959-1960

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Post Office and Civil Services-Federal Employees, 1961-1962

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Post Office and Civil Services-Miscellaneous, 1960

I.24

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Post Office and Civil Services-Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

I.24

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Post Office and Civil Services-Obscene Literature, 1960

I.24

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Post Office and Civil Services-Obscene Literature, 1961

I.24

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Post Office and Civil Services-Parcel Post, 1960

I.24

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Post Office and Civil Services-Postal Employees, 1961-1962

I.24

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Post Office and Civil Services-Postal Rates, 1960

I.24

9

Post Office and Civil Services-Postal Rates, 1961-1962

I.24

10

Post Office and Civil Services-Retirement, 1959-1960

I.24

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Post Office and Civil Services-Retirement, 1961-1962

I.24

12

Postal Legislation, 1956

I.24

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Post Office Legislation, 1957

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Post Office Legislation, 1957

I.25

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Post Office Legislation, 1958

I.25

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Postal Increase HR 11380, 1956

I.25

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Poultry Inspection, 1956

I.25

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Poultry Inspection Legislation, 1957

I.25

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Poultry Inspection, 1958

I.25

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Public Health Legislation, 1957

I.25

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Public Housing, 1958

I.25

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Public Works-Building, 1959-1960

I.25

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Public Works-Buildings, 1961

I.25

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Public Works-Flood Control, 1960

I.25

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Public Works-Highways, 1958-1959

I.25

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Public Works-Highways, 1959

I.25

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Public Works-Highways, 1959-1960

I.25

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Public Works-Highways, 1961-1962

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Public Works-Legislation, 1955

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Public Works-Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

I.26

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Public Works-Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

I.26

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Public Works-Rivers and Harbors, 1955-1957

I.26

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Public Works-Rivers and Harbors, 1958

I.26

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Public Works-Rivers and Harbors, 1959

I.26

7

Public Works-Tennessee Valley Authority Act, 1959

I.26

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Public Works-Tennessee Valley Authority Act, 1962

I.26

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Public Works-Waste, 1959-1960

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Public Works-Water, 1961-1962

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Railroad Legislation, 1958

I.27

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Railroad Legislation, 1958

I.27

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Railroad Legislation, 1958

I.27

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Railroad Legislation, 1955

I.27

6

Railroad Retirement, 1956

I.27

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Railroad Retirement Legislation, 1957

I.27

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Railroad Retirement Legislation, 1958

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Railroad, 1958

I.28

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Railroad, 1958

I.28

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Railroad, 1958

I.28

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Railroad, 1958

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Reciprocal Trade Agreement Act, 1958

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Reciprocal Trade Bill, 1955

I.29

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Robinson-Patman Act-Small Business Legislation, 1956

I.29

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Rules Committee, 1960

I.29

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Rules Committee-Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

I.29

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School Lunch Legislation, 1957-1958

I.29

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Schramm, Waltraud G.-Relief Bill, 1956

I.29

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Science Legislation, 1958

I.29

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Segregation Legislation HJR 388, 1957

I.29

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Segregation Legislation, 1958

I.29

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Sewage Legislation HR 11474, 1958

I.29

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Small Business Legislation, 1957

I.29

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Small Business Legislation, 1957

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Small Business Legislation, 1957

I.30

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Small Business Legislation, 1958

I.30

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Small Business Legislation-Equal Opportunity, 1954-1955

I.30

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Small Business Legislation-Miscellaneous, 1960-1961

I.30

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Smith Act, 1956

I.30

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Social Security Legislation, 1955

I.30

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Social Security, 1957

I.30

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Social Security Legislation, 1958

I.30

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Social Security, 1958

I.30

10

Soil Bank Legislation, 1956

I.30

11

Soil Bank Legislation, 1958

I.30

12

Soil Conservation Legislation, 1958

I.30

13

Shrimping Legislation, 1957

I.30

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Surplus Government Property, 1957

I.30

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Surplus Government Property HR 7929, 1958

I.30

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Statehood-Hawaii and Alaska, 1955-1958

I.30

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Taft Hartley Act, 1957

I.30

18

Taft Hartley Law, 1958

I.30

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Tariff, 1956

I.30

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Tariff, 1957

I.30

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Tariff, 1958

I.30

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Tariff HR 11102, 1962

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Tax Laws, 1958

I.31

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Taxes, 1957

I.31

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Tennessee Valley Authority, 1958

I.31

4

Tennessee Valley Authority-Refinancing Bill, 1957

I.31

5

Television, 1958

I.31

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Textiles HR 2750, 1957

I.31

7

Textile, 1958

I.31

8

Thurmond Filibuster, 1957

I.31

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Tobacco, 1957

I.31

10

Tobacco, 1958

I.31

11

Townsend Plan, 1955

I.31

12

Transportation, 1956

I.31

13

Transportation Tax, 1957

I.31

14

Transportation Tax, 1958

I.31

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Trial by Jury HR 3038 Flynt's Bill, 1957

I.31

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Un-American Activities Committee, 1960

I.31

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Un-American Activities Committee, 1962

I.31

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Unemployment Compensation, 1958

I.31

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Universal Military Training, 1955

I.31

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Upper Colorado River Project, 1956

I.31

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Veterans HR 7886, 1956

I.31

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Veterans-Benefits, 1961-1962

I.31

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Veterans-Education, 1956

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Veterans-Farm Training PL 346, 368, 550, 1955

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Veterans-Miscellaneous Legislation, 1955-1956

I.32

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Veterans-Readjustment, 1956

I.32

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Veterans-Service Benefits Increase HR 11310, 1956

I.32

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Veterans Affairs, 1956

I.32

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Veterans Affairs, 1957

I.32

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Veterans Affairs-Compensation, 1962

I.32

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Veterans Affairs-Compensation, 1962

I.32

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Veterans Affairs-Hospitalization and Medicare, 1960

I.32

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Veterans Affairs-Legislation, 1958

I.32

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Veterans Affairs-Loans, 1959-1960

I.32

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Veterans Affairs-Loans, 1961

I.32

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Veterans Affairs-Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

I.32

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Veterans Affairs-Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

I.32

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Veterans Affairs-Pensions, 1959-1960

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Veterans Affairs-Pensions, 1961-1962

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Vocational Rehabilitation, 1957

I.33

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Vocational Rehabilitation Programs, 1958

I.33

4

Wage & Hour Law, 1957

I.33

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Wage & Hour Legislation, 1958

I.33

6

Walter-McCarren Act (Immigration), 1957

I.33

7

Water and Soil Conservation in Georgia Progress Report, 1955

I.33

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Water Conservation, 1956

I.33

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Water Pollution, 1956

I.33

10

Water Pollution Legislation S-890, 1956

I.33

11

Water Pollution, 1958

I.33

12

Water Pollution [Empty], undated

I.33

13

Water Pollution and Control Legislation, 1955

I.33

14

Water Protection-Flood Prevention, 1956

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Watershed, 1956

I.34

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Watershed H. L. 8750, 1956

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Watershed (Public Law 566), 1957

I.34

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Watershed-Special, 1955

I.34

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Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, 1955

I.34

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Water Supply, 1957

I.34

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Ways and Means, 1959-1960

I.34

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Ways and Means, 1961-1962

I.34

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Ways and Means-Imports, 1959-1960

I.34

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Ways and Means-Imports, 1960

I.34

11

Ways and Means-Imports, 1961-1962

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Ways and Means-Income, 1961-1962

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Ways and Means-Individual Retirement, 1961

I.35

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Ways and Means-Medical Care, 1962

I.35

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Ways and Means-Medical Care, 1962

I.35

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Ways and Means-Medical Care, 1962

I.35

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Ways and Means-Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

I.35

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Ways and Means-Miscellaneous, 1961

I.35

8

Ways and Means-Miscellaneous, 1962

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Ways and Means-Miscellaneous, 1962

I.36

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Ways and Means-Miscellaneous, 1962

I.36

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Ways and Means-Savings and Loan Reserves, 1959

I.36

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Ways and Means-Social Security, 1959-1960

I.36

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Ways and Means-Social Security, 1960

I.36

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Ways and Means-Social Security, 1961

I.36

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Ways and Means-Tax Exemptions, 1959

I.36

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Ways and Means-Tax Exemptions, undated

I.36

9

Ways and Means-Taxes, 1959-1960

I.36

10

Ways and Means-Taxes, 1960-1961

I.36

11

Ways and Means-Taxes, 1961-1962

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Ways and Means-Taxes-Excise, 1959-1960

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Ways and Means-Taxes-Gasoline, 1959-1960

I.37

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Ways and Means-Taxes-Highway, 1961

I.37

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Ways and Means-Taxes-Income, 1959-1960

I.37

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Ways and Means-Townsend Plan, 1959

I.37

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Ways and Means-Traffic, 1961

I.37

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Ways and Means-Traffic, 1962

I.37

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Ways and Means-Unemployment, undated

I.37

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Welfare, 1958

I.37

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Welfare Bill, 1958

I.37

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Wheat, 1955

I.37

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Women of the 85th Congress, 1957

I.37

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Workers Compensation Act, 1956

I.37

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Workmen's Compensation Bill, 1956

I.37

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World War I Veterans, 1956

 

II. Subject Files

80 box(es) (38.25 linear feet)

Arranged alphabetically by subject, this series is a combination of routine office communication and correspondence and research information relating to subject areas of interest to Blitch and her constituents. The series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence, bulletins and newsletters from government agencies or private businesses, newspaper clippings, press releases, and typed speeches delivered by Blitch to various audiences. Correspondence with constituents relates mainly to proposed legislation or requests for Blitch to assist constituents with their needs and concerns with government agencies. Blitch's interest in agriculture and the environment is well-documented in this series, particularly relating to rivers, ports, swamps, and watersheds, many of which are filed under the heading of "project files." Additionally, Blitch's attitudes and beliefs regarding social issues such as women's roles in government, feminism, and an integrated southern society are evident in speeches, press releases, newspaper articles, and feature-stories. Researchers are encouraged to look through the entire alphabetical listing to find a subject as it may be filed under the topic or under a larger umbrella topic, (e.g., materials relating to Glynco can be found under both "Glynco" and "Projects – Glynco".

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Agriculture, 1959

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Agriculture - Cotton, 1959 - 1960 [1958 - 1960]

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Agriculture - Cotton, 1961 – 1962

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4

Agriculture Department, 1957

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Agriculture Department - News Releases, 1958

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6

Agriculture - Extension Service, 1958 – 1960

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Agriculture - Extension Service, 1961

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8

Agriculture - Farmers Home Administration (Loans) [Restricted], 1959 – 1960

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9

Agriculture - Farmers Home Administration (Loans) [Restricted], 1961 - 1962 [1960 - 1962]

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10

Agriculture - Forest Service, 1959 – 1960

II.1

11

Agriculture - Forest Service, 1961 – 1962

II.1

12

Agriculture - General, 1955 [1954 - 1955]

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1

Agriculture - General, 1957

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2

Agriculture - General, 1958

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3

Agriculture - Miscellaneous, 1956

II.2

4-5

Agriculture - Miscellaneous, 1959 – 1960

II.2

6-7

Agriculture - Miscellaneous, 1961 – 1962

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Agriculture - Miscellaneous, 1962 [1959-1962]

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3

Agriculture - News Releases, 1956

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4

Agriculture - Peanuts, 1959 – 1960

II.3

5

Agriculture - Peanuts, 1961 – 1962

II.3

6-7

Agriculture - Publications (farm bulletins, etc.), 1959 - 1960

II.3

8

Agriculture - Publications (farm bulletins, etc.), 1961 - 1962

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Agriculture - Rural Electrification Administration, 1959 – 1960

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Agriculture - Rural Electrification Administration, 1961 – 1962

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3

Agriculture - Soil Bank, 1959 [November 1958 - July 1959]

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4

Soil Bank [Empty], undated

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5

Soil Conservation Service, 1959

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6

Soil Conservation Service, 1961 – 1962

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7

Agriculture –Tobacco, 1959 - 1960 [November 1958 - 1960]

II.4

8

Agriculture –Tobacco, 1960

II.4

9

Agriculture –Tobacco, 1961 [1961 - 1962]

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Agriculture - Yearbooks, 1955

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Agriculture - Yearbooks, 1956

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4-5

Agriculture - Yearbooks, 1957

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6

Agriculture - Yearbooks, 1958

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Agriculture - Yearbooks, 1959 – 1960

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Agriculture - Yearbooks, 1960

II.6

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Agriculture - Yearbooks, 1961

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4

Agriculture - Yearbooks, 1962

II.6

5

Airports, 1955

II.6

6

Airports, 1956

II.6

7

Air Force, 1955

II.6

8

Air Force, 1957

II.6

9

Air Force, 1958

II.6

10

Air Force, 1962

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Air Force – Procurement and Supplies, 1960

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Air Force – Reserves, 1960 [1959-1960]

II.8

3

American Legion, 1955

II.8

4

American Legion, 1956

II.8

5

American Legion – Mailing List, 1958

II.8

6

American Veterans Service Organizations, 1955

II.8

7

Anniversary, 1956

II.8

8

Anniversary, 1957

II.8

9

Anniversary, 1958

II.8

10

Appointments, 1955

II.8

11

Appointments, 1956

II.8

12

Appointments, 1957

II.8

13

Appointments, 1958

II.8

14

Army, 1956

II.8

15

Army, 1958

II.8

16

Army – Engineers, 1959-1960

II.8

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Army – Engineering, 1961-1962

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Associated Industries of Georgia, 1955

II.10

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Atlantic Coastline Railroad, 1956 [1955-1956]

II.10

3

Atomic Energy Commission, 1955

II.10

4

Atomic Energy Commission, 1958

II.10

5

Atomic Energy Commission – Miscellaneous, 1959

II.10

6

Awards, 1955

II.10

7

Beach Erosion, 1956

II.10

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Beach Erosion, 1958

II.10

9

Birthdays, 1955

II.10

10

Birthdays, 1957

II.10

11

Birthdays, 1958

II.10

12

Births, 1958

II.10

13

Blitch – Biography, undated

II.10

14

Blitch – Certificate, 1956

II.10

15

Blitch – Chambers, 1957

II.10

16

Blitch – Clubs, 1957-1958

II.10

17

Blitch – Showers, 1956

II.10

18

Bombing Range, 1956-1957

II.10

19

Boy's Clubs of America, 1956

II.10

20

Carter, Mrs. Vera D. [Restricted], 1955-1958

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Carter, Mrs. Vera D. [Restricted], 1958

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Census Bureau, 1956

II.10

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Census Bureau, 1957

II.10

24

Chesapeake and Patomac Telephone, 1957

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Civil Aeronautics Administration, 1956

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Civil Aeronautics Administration, 1957

II.11

3

Civil Aeronautics Board, 1955

II.11

4

Civil Aeronautics Board, 1956

II.11

5-6

Civil Aeronautics Board, 1958 [November 1957-1958]

II.11

7

Civil Defense, 1955

II.11

8

Civil Defense, 1956

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1

Clark Hill Dam, Georgia, 1955

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2

Clark Hill Dam, Georgia, 1956

II.13

3

Coast Guard Academy, 1955

II.13

4

Comments for Congressional Record, 1956

II.13

5

Comments for Congressional Record, 1957

II.13

6

Comments for Congressional Record, 1958

II.13

7

Commerce – Census, 1959-1960 [1958-1960]

II.13

8

Commerce – Census, 1961-1962

II.13

9

Commerce – Civil Aeronautics Administration (including C.A.B.), 1959-1960

II.13

10

Commerce – Civil Aeronautics Administration (including C.A.B.), 1960-1962

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11

Commerce – Maritime Administration [empty], undated

II.13

12

Maritime Administration, 1959

II.13

13

Commerce – Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

II.13

14

Commerce – Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

II.13

15

Commerce – Patent Office, 1959-1960

II.13

16

Commerce – Patent Office, 1961-1962

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Commerce – Public Roads, 1959-1960

II.14

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Commerce – Public Roads, 1961

II.14

3

Commerce – Weather Bureau, 1960

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4

Communications – Homerville to Washington, 1959

II.14

5

Communications – Homerville to Washington, 1960

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6

Communications – Telephone, 1955

II.14

7

Communications – Washington to Homerville, 1960

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8

Communications – Western Union [Restricted], 1955

II.14

9

Communism, 1955

II.14

10

Communism, 1957

II.14

11

Communism, 1958

II.14

12

Congratulations – Birthdays, 1959, 1961

II.14

13

Congratulations – Birthday, 1961

II.14

14

Congratulations – Civic Organizations (Presidents), 1961-1962

II.14

15

Congratulations – College Students, 1961-1962

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16

Congratulations – DAR Citizenship Aware, 1961-1962

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17

Congratulations – Dean's List, 1961-1962

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18

Congratulations – 4-H Club, 1961-1962

II.14

19

Congratulations – Future Farmer's of America, 1961

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Congratulations – Future Homemakers, 1961-1962

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Congratulations – High School Students, 1961

II.15

3

Congratulations – High School Students, 1961,1962

II.15

4-5

Congratulations – Miscellaneous, 1959

II.15

6

Congratulations – Miscellaneous, 1959-1960 (1 of 2)

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Congratulations – Miscellaneous, 1959-1960 (2 of 2)

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2-3

Congratulations – Miscellaneous, 1960

II.16

4-5

Congratulations – Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

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6

Congratulations – Retirement, 1961-1962

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7

Congratulations – Scholarships, 1961-1962

II.16

8

Congratulations – Scouts, 1961-1962

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9

Congratulations – Veterans, 1961-1962

II.16

10

Congratulations – Weddings, 1959-1960

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Congratulations – Weddings, 1961-1962

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2

Congratulatory, 1955

II.17

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Congratulatory, 1956

II.17

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Congratulatory, 1957

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Congratulatory, 1958

II.17

7

Congressional Committee, 8th District, 1956

II.17

8

Congressional Courtesy, 1958

II.17

9

Congressional Directory, 1955

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Congressional Directory, 1956

II.18

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Congressional Directory, 1957

II.18

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Congressional Directory, 1958

II.18

4

Congressional Quarterly, 1957

II.18

5

Congressional Record, 1955

II.18

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Congressional Record, 1956

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7-8

Congressional Record, 1957

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9

Congressional Record, 1957-1958

II.18

10

Contributions, 1955

II.18

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Contributions, 1958

II.18

12

Corn, 1955

II.18

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Correspondence with Congressman, 1955

II.18

14

Correspondence with Congressman, 1956

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15

Correspondence with Congressman, 1957

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Correspondence with Congressman, 1958

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Corps of Engineers, 1957

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Corps of Engineers, 1958

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Cotton, 1956

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Cotton, 1957

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Cotton, 1958

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Cotton – General, 1955-1956

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County Agent, 1956-1957

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Dean, Roscoe, 1957

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Deen, Braswell, Jr., 1956

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Defense Department Purchasing Procedures, 1955 [1954-1955]

II.19

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Department of Defense – Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

II.19

5

Department of Defense – Miscellaneous, 1959-1960 [1958-1960]

II.19

6-7

Department of Defense, 1961-1962

II.19

8

Democratic National Committee, 1955

II.19

9-11

Democratic National Committee, 1956

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II.20

1

Democratic National Committee, 1956

II.20

2

Democratic National Committee, 1957

II.20

3

Democratic National Committee, 1958

II.20

4-5

Democratic National Committee, 1959-1960

II.20

6-7

Democratic National Committee, 1960

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II.21

1-2

Democratic National Committee, 1960

II.21

3

Democratic National Committee, 1961-1962

II.21

4

Democratic National Convention, 1960

II.21

5

Democratic Party, 1955

II.21

6

Democratic Party, 1957

II.21

7

Democratic Party, 1958 [1957-1958]

II.21

8

Democratic Whip, 1957

II.21

9

Democratic Whip, 1958

II.21

10

Dickerson, K.G., 1955

II.21

11

District of Columbia – Miscellaneous, 1960

II.21

12

District of Columbia – Miscellaneous, 1961

II.21

13

Dixon – Yates Proposal, 1955

II.21

14

Donations, 1955-1956

II.21

15

Donations, 1956

II.21

16

Donations, 1957

II.21

17

Donations, 1958

II.21

18

Douglas Air Base, 1955

II.21

19

Douglas Air Base, 1956

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II.22

1

Editors – Eighth District, 1956

II.22

2

Editors – Eighth District, 1958

II.22

3

Education, 1955

II.22

4

Education, 1956

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II.24

1

Entertainment, 1955

II.24

2

Executive Office – Miscellaneous, 1960-1961

II.24

3

Farm Bureau, 1955

II.24

4

Farm Bureau, 1956

II.24

5

Farm Bureau, 1957

II.24

6

Farm Bureau, 1958

II.24

7

Farm Bureau Forum Pierce Company, 1957

II.24

8

Farmer's Bulletins, 1955

II.24

9

Farmer's Bulletins, 1956

II.24

10

Farmer's Bulletins, 1957

II.24

11

Farmer's Bulletins, 1958

II.24

12

Farmer's Home Administration, 1955

II.24

13

Farmer's Home Administration, 1956

II.24

14

Farmer's Home Administration, 1957

II.24

15

Farmer's Home Administration, 1958

II.24

16

Federal Aviation Agency, 1959-1960

II.24

17

Federal Aviation Agency - Miscellaneous, 1961-1962

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II.25

1

Federal Civil Defense Administration, 1959

II.25

2

Federal Communication Commission, 1955

II.25

3

Federal Communication Commission, 1956

II.25

4

Federal Communication Commission, 1957

II.25

5

Federal Communication Commission, 1958

II.25

6

Federal Communication Commission, 1958-1959

II.25

7

Federal Communication Commission – Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

II.25

8

Federal Communication Commission – Miscellaneous, 1960-1961

II.25

9

Federal Deposit Insurance, 1955-1956

II.25

10

Federal Deposit Insurance Cooperation, 1957

II.25

11

Federal Housing Administration, 1955

II.25

12

Federal Housing Administration, 1956

II.25

13

Federal Housing Administration, 1957 [1956-1957]

II.25

14

Federal Housing Administration, 1958 [1957-1958]

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II.26

1

Federal Power Commission, 1954

II.26

2

Federal Power Commission, 1954

II.26

3

Federal Power Commission, 1958

II.26

4

Federal Power Commission – Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

II.26

5

Federal Power Commission – Miscellaneous, 1961

II.26

6

Federal Register, 1955

II.26

7

Federal Savings and Loan Association, 1955

II.26

8

Federal Trade Commission, 1959

II.26

9

Federal Trade Commission - Miscellaneous, 1961

II.26

10

Fish and Wildlife, 1957

II.26

11

Flood Control, 1957

II.26

12

Football, 1955

II.26

13

Football, 1956

II.26

14

Football, 1957

II.26

15

Football, 1957-1958

II.26

16

Forest Services, 1957

II.26

17

Forestry, 1954-1958

II.26

18

Forestry, 1955

II.26

19

Forestry, 1956

II.26

20

Forestry, 1957

II.26

21

Four-H Clubs, 1957

II.26

22

GEA, 1956

II.26

23

General Services Administration – Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

II.26

24

General Services Administration – Miscellaneous, 1960-1961

II.26

25

General Services Administration – Public Service Buildings [Empty], undated

II.26

26

General Services Administration –Surplus Priority [Empty], undated

II.26

27

General Services Administration –Surplus Property, 1959-1960

II.26

28

Georgia Beekeepers Association, 1955 [1954-1955]

II.26

29

Georgia County Office [empty], undated

II.26

30

Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, 1955

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II.27

1

Georgia – General, 1955-1956

II.27

2

Georgia – General, 1956

II.27

3

Georgia – General, 1957

II.27

4

Georgia – General, 1958

II.27

5

Georgia – General Assembly (Resolutions, etc.), 1959-1960

II.27

6

Georgia – Highway, 1959

II.27

7

Georgia – Highway, 1961-1962

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II.29

1

Georgia – Natural Gas, 1957 [1955-1957]

II.29

2

Georgia – Power Company, 1955 [1953, 1955]

II.29

3

Georgia – Power Company, 1956

II.29

4

Georgia – Power Company, 1957 [January 1955, 1957]

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II.30

1

Georgia - Public Service, 1959 - 1960

II.30

2

Georgia - Public Service, 1961 - 1962

II.30

3

Georgia - Resolutions, 1961 - 1962

II.30

4

Georgia - State Offices, 1959 - 1960

II.30

5

Georgia - State Offices, 1962

II.30

6

Georgia - Vocational Rehab, 1959 - 1960

II.30

7

Georgia - Vocational Rehabilitation, 1961

II.30

8

Georgia Waterways, 1956

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II.32

8

Gifts, 1955

II.32

9

Glynco, 1956

II.32

10

Glynco Bypass Road, 1955

II.32

11

Glynco Navy School Fuel Supply, 1956

II.32

12

Graduation Lists, 1956

II.32

13

Graduation Lists, 1957

II.32

14

Graduation Lists, 1958

II.32

15

Griffin, Marvin, 1955

II.32

16

Griffin, Marvin, 1956

II.32

17

Hartwell Dam, 1955

II.32

18

Hartwell Dam, 1957 - 1958

II.32

19

Health, 1958

II.32

20

Health, Education, and Welfare, 1957

II.32

21

Health, Education, and Welfare, 1961, 1962

II.32

22

Health, Education, and Welfare - Education, 1960

II.32

23

Health, Education, and Welfare - Food Drug Administration, 1960

II.32

24

Health, Education, and Welfare - Food Drug Administration, 1962

II.32

25

Health, Education, and Welfare - Miscellaneous, 1959 - 1960

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II.34

5

High School Trips, 1955

II.34

6

High School Trips, 1955 - 1956

II.34

7

High School Trips, 1957

II.34

8

High School Trips, 1956 - 1958

II.34

9

High School Trips, 1958

II.34

10

Home Demonstration Clubs, 1956

II.34

11

Homerville (Fall), 1960

II.34

12

Homerville from Washington - Memos, 1961

II.34

13

Homerville to Washington - Memos, 1961

II.34

14

Homerville Sewer Project, 1955

II.34

15

Honey, 1956

II.34

16

Honey, 1958

II.34

17

Hospitals, 1957

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II.35

1

Hospitals, 1959

II.35

2

House of Representatives, 1955

II.35

3

House of Representatives, 1958

II.35

4

House of Representatives, 1959 - 1960

II.35

5

House of Representatives, 1961 - 1962

II.35

6

House of Representatives - Architects, 1959 - 1960

II.35

7

House of Representatives - Architects, 1961

II.35

8

House of Representatives - Architects (flags), 1961 - 1962

II.35

9

House of Representatives - Committees, 1959 - 1960

II.35

10

House of Representatives - Democratic Whip, 1959 - 1960

II.35

11

House of Representatives - Equipment, 1961 - 1962

II.35

12

House of Representatives - Folding Room, 1959

II.35

13

House of Representatives - Folding Room, 1960 - 1962

II.35

14

House of Representatives - Members, 1959 - 1960

II.35

15

House of Representatives - Members, 1961 - 1962

II.35

16

House of Representatives - Miscellaneous, 1961 - 1962

II.35

17

House of Representatives - Office Space, 1961

II.35

18

House of Representatives - Patronage, 1959 - 1960

II.35

19

House of Representatives - Patronage, 1961 [1960 - 1961]

II.35

20

House of Representatives - Public Works Committee, 1958 - 1960

II.35

21

House of Representatives - Public Works Committee, 1956 - 1962 [1961 - 1962]

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II.36

1

Housing and Home Finance Agency, 1955

II.36

2

Housing and Home Finance Agency, 1956

II.36

3

Housing and Home Finance Agency, 1957

II.36

4

Housing and Home Finance Agency, 1958

II.36

5

Housing and Home Finance Agency - Community Facilities Administration, 1960

II.36

6

Housing and Home Finance Agency - Community Facilities Administration, 1961 - 1962

II.36

7

Housing and Home Finance Agency - Federal Housing Administration, 1959 - 1960

II.36

8

Housing and Home Finance Agency - Federal Housing Administration, 1960 - 1962

II.36

9

Housing and Home Finance Agency - Miscellaneous, 1959 - 1960

II.36

10

Housing and Home Finance Agency - Miscellaneous, 1961 - 1962

II.36

11

Housing and Home Finance Agency - Public Housing Administration, 1959 - 1960

II.36

12

Housing and Home Finance Agency - Public Housing, 1961 - 1962

II.36

13

Housing and Home Finance Agency - Urban Renewal Administration, 1959 - 1960

II.36

14

Housing and Home Finance Agency - Urban Renewal Administration, 1961 - 1962

II.36

15

Human Resources - Visitors Passes, 1959 - 1960

II.36

16

Hungarian Refugees, 1956

II.36

17

Immigration and Passport, 1955 - 1956

II.36

18

Immigration and Passport, 1956

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II.37

1

Immigration and Passport, 1956

II.37

2

Immigration and Passport, 1956 - 1957

II.37

3

Inauguration, 1957

II.37

4

Indian Affairs, 1955

II.37

5

Indian Affairs, 1956

II.37

6

Indian Affairs, 1957

II.37

7

Industrial Development, 1955

II.37

8

Industrial Development, 1956

II.37

9

Industrial Development (Homerville, McRae, and Pearson), 1957

II.37

10

Industrial Development, 1958

II.37

11

Information - Biographies, 1961 - 1962

II.37

12

Information - Editor (8th District), 1961 - 1962

II.37

13

Information - Mats, 1962

II.37

14

Information - News Releases, 1961 - 1962

II.37

15

Information - Newsletter (folder 1 of 2), 1961

II.37

16

Information - Newsletter (folder 2 of 2), 1961

II.37

17

Information - Newsletter, 1961 - 1962

II.37

18

Information - Newsletter, 1962

II.37

19

Information - Photographs, 1961 – 1962

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II.38

1

Information - Photographs, 1961 – 1962

II.38

2

Information - Radio TV, 1961 – 1962

II.38

3

Information - White House Releases, 1961 [1961 - 1962]

II.38

4

In - Service Housing, 1957

II.38

5

Insurance, 1955

II.38

6

Interior - Fish and Wildlife, 1959 - 1960

II.38

7

Interior - Geological Survey, 1961

II.38

8

Interior - Indian Affairs, 1959

II.38

9

Interior - Indian Affairs, 1961

II.38

10

Interior - Land Management, 1959 - 1960

II.38

11

Interior - Land Management, 1962

II.38

12

Interior - Miscellaneous, 1959 - 1960

II.38

13

Interior - Miscellaneous, 1962

II.38

14

Interior - National Park Service, 1959-1960

II.38

15

Interior - National Park Service, 1961

II.38

16

Internal Revenue Service, 1956

II.38

17

Internal Revenue Service, 1957 - 1960

II.38

18

International Affairs, 1957

II.38

19

International Cooperation Administration, 1957

II.38

20

International Organizations - Miscellaneous, 1960

II.38

21

International Organizations - Miscellaneous, 1961

II.38

22

International Organizations - UN (Empty), undated

II.38

23

International Relations, 1957

II.38

24

Interstate Commerce Commission, 1955

II.38

25

Interstate Commerce Commission, 1956

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II.39

1

Interstate Commerce Commission (folder 1 of 2), 1961 - 1962

II.39

2

Interstate Commerce Commission (folder 2 of 2), 1961 - 1962

II.39

3

Interstate Commerce Commission – Merger (Atlantic and Seaboard Railroads) (folder 1 of 2), 1960 - 1962

II.39

4

Interstate Commerce Commission – Merger (Atlantic and Seaboard Railroads) (folder 2 of 2), 1960 - 1962

II.39

5

Interstate Commerce Commission - Miscellaneous, 1959 - 1960

II.39

6

Interstate Commerce Commission - "Piggybacking", 1961

II.39

7

Invitations, 1955

II.39

8

Invitations, 1955

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II.40

1

Invitations, 1955 - 1956

II.40

2

Invitations, 1955 - 1956

II.40

3

Invitations - Accepted, 1956

II.40

4

Invitations - Accepted, 1956

II.40

5

Invitations - Accepted, 1957 (1 of 2)

II.40

6

Invitations - Accepted, 1957 (2 of 2)

II.40

7

Invitations - Accepted, 1957

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II.41

1

Invitations - Accepted, 1958

II.41

2

Invitations - Accepted, 1958

II.41

3

Invitations - Accepted, 1958

II.41

4

Invitations - Accepted, 1958

II.41

5

Invitations - Accepted (folder 1 of 2), 1958 - 1959

II.41

6

Invitations - Accepted (folder 2 of 2), 1958 - 1959

II.41

7

Invitations - Accepted, 1959

II.41

8

Invitations - Accepted, 1960

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II.42

1

Invitations - Accepted, 1960

II.42

2

Invitations - Accepted, 1960

II.42

3

Invitations - Accepted (folder 1 of 2), 1961

II.42

4

Invitations - Accepted (folder 2 of 2), [December, 1960 - September, 1961]

II.42

5

Invitations - Accepted (folder 1 of 2), 1961

II.42

6

Invitations - Accepted (folder 2 of 2), 1961

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II.43

1

Invitations - Accepted, 1961 - 1962

II.43

2

Invitations - Accepted, 1962

II.43

3

Invitations - Accepted, Donnie McGregor, 1961

II.43

4

Invitations - Cherry Blossom Festival, 1961

II.43

5

Invitations - Regretted, 1960 - 1961

II.43

6

Invitations - Regretted, 1962

II.43

7

Invitations - Regretted, 1962

II.43

8

Invitations - Tentative, 1957

II.43

9

Invitations - Tentative, 1958 - 1959

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II.44

1

Jekyll Island, 1957

II.44

2

Jet Air Base, 1955

II.44

3

Jet Air Base [oversize removed], 1957

II.44

4

Jet Air Base (folder 1 of 2), 1957

II.44

5

Jet Air Base (folder 2 of 2), 1957

II.44

6

Job Applicants, 1954-1958

II.44

7

Judaism, 1955

II.44

8

Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1955

II.44

9

Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1961

II.44

10

Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), 1959

II.44

11

Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), 1959 - 1960

II.44

12

Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), 1961 - 1962

II.44

13

Justice - Miscellaneous, 1959

II.44

17

Kings Bay Access Road, 1956 - 1957

II.44

18

Labor, 1955

II.44

19

Labor, 1956

II.44

20

Labor, 1957

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II.46

1

Labor - Miscellaneous, 1961 - 1962

II.46

2

Labor - Women's Bureau, 1961

II.46

3

Land, 1955

II.46

4

Liaison - General, 1955

II.46

5

Liaison - General, 1957

II.46

6

Liaison - General, 1958

II.46

7

Library of Congress, 1955

II.46

8

Library of Congress, 1957

II.46

9

Library of Congress, 1958

II.46

10

Library of Congress - Miscellaneous, 1959

II.46

11

Library of Congress - Miscellaneous, 1960

II.46

12

Library of Congress - Miscellaneous, 1961 - 1962

II.46

13

Loan Programs, 1955

II.46

14

Loan Programs, 1956

II.46

15

Loan Problems, 1957

II.46

16

Loan Problems, 1958

II.46

17

Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, 1955

II.46

18

Mailing List, 1955

II.46

19

Mailing Lists, 1957

II.46

20

Mailing Lists, 1958

II.46

21

Maps, 1955

II.46

22

Maps, 1956

II.46

23

Maps, 1958

II.46

24

Marine Corps, 1955

II.46

25

Maritime Academy, 1955

II.46

26

Merchant Seamen, 1954 [1954 - 1955]

II.46

27

Military, 1955

II.46

28

Military - General, 1956

II.46

29

Military Housing, 1956

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II.47

1

Mimeograph (Petitions and Form Letters), 1956

II.47

2

Miscellaneous, 1955

II.47

3

Miscellaneous, 1955 - 1962

II.47

4

Miscellaneous, 1962

II.47

5

Miscellaneous [oversize removed], 1962

II.47

6

Miscellaneous - Anonymous, 1962

II.47

7

Miscellaneous - Appointments, 1959 - 1960

II.47

8

Miscellaneous - Appointments, 1961 - 1962

II.47

9

Miscellaneous - Archives of Georgia, 1958 - 1960

II.47

10

Miscellaneous - Civic and Service Organization, 1959

II.47

11

Miscellaneous - Communication - Western Union [Restricted], 1961-1962 [December 1960-1962]

II.47

12

Miscellaneous - Complaints, 1959 - 1960

II.47

13

Miscellaneous - Complaints, 1961

II.47

14

Miscellaneous - Courtesies, 1959 - 1960

II.47

15

Miscellaneous - Courtesies, 1961 - 1962

II.47

16

Miscellaneous - Crackpots, 1959

II.47

17

Miscellaneous - Crackpots, 1961 - 1962

II.47

18

Miscellaneous - District Office, 1959

II.47

19

Miscellaneous - Donations, 1959 - 1960

II.47

20

Miscellaneous - Editors, 1959 – 1960

II.47

21

Miscellaneous – Employment (Not CSC nor P.O.), 1959 – 1960

II.47

22

Miscellaneous – Employment (Not CSC nor P.O.), 1961 – 1962

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II.48

1

Miscellaneous - Football, 1959 - 1960

II.48

2

Miscellaneous - Football, 1961 - 1962

II.48

3

Miscellaneous - Form Letters, 1959 - 1960

II.48

4

Miscellaneous - Form Letters, 1961

II.48

5

Miscellaneous - Gifts Received, 1961

II.48

6

Miscellaneous - Government Agencies - Miscellaneous, 1959

II.48

7

Miscellaneous - Government Agencies - Miscellaneous, 1962

II.48

8

Miscellaneous - High School Trips, 1959, 1960

II.48

9

Miscellaneous - Inquiries, 1959

II.48

10

Miscellaneous - Inquiries, 1960

II.48

11

Miscellaneous - Inquiries, 1960

II.48

12

Miscellaneous - Insufficient Address, 1961 - 1962

II.48

13

Miscellaneous -"Money" File, 1960

II.48

14

Miscellaneous -"Money" File, 1961

II.48

15

Miscellaneous - Newsletter Mailing Lists, 1959, 1960

II.48

16

Miscellaneous - Newspapers, 1959, 1960

II.48

17

Miscellaneous - News Releases, 1959

II.48

18

Miscellaneous - Questionnaires, 1959, 1961

II.48

19

Miscellaneous - Questionnaires, 1961, 1962

II.48

20

Miscellaneous - Radio, 1959, 1960

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II.50

1

Miscellaneous - Requests from District Office, 1959

II.50

2

Miscellaneous - Requests, 1962

II.50

3

Miscellaneous - Requests, 1962

II.50

4

Miscellaneous - Requests, 1962

II.50

5

Miscellaneous - Statements, 1959

II.50

6

Miscellaneous - Sympathy, 1959 - 1960

II.50

7

Miscellaneous - Sympathy, 1961 - 1962

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II.51

1

Miscellaneous - Thanks, 1959

II.51

2

Miscellaneous - Thanks, 1960

II.51

3

Miscellaneous - Thanks, 1960

II.51

4

Miscellaneous - Thanks, 1961

II.51

5

Miscellaneous - Thanks, 1961

II.51

6

Miscellaneous - Thanks, 1962

II.51

7

Miscellaneous - Transportation, 1959

II.51

8

Miscellaneous - Visitors, 1959 - 1960

II.51

9

Miscellaneous - Visitors, 1961

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II.52

1

Miscellaneous - Visitors, 1962

II.52

2

Moody, 1961, 1962

II.52

3

Moody Air Base, 1957

II.52

4

Moody Air Base, 1959 - 1962

II.52

5

Moody Air Base - Access Road, 1955 - 1956

II.52

6

Moody Air Base - Access Road, 1957

II.52

7

Moody Air Base - Miscellaneous, 1956

II.52

8

Moody Field, 1955 - 1956

II.52

9

Moody Field, 1958

II.52

10

Moody Field, 1958

II.52

11

Moody Field, 1958 – 1960

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II.53

1

Narcotics, 1955

II.53

2

National Guard, 1955

II.53

3

National Guard, 1956

II.53

4

National Guard (empty), 1956

II.53

5

National Labor Relations Board, 1959

II.53

6

National Labor Relations Board, 1961 - 1962

II.53

7

National Park Service, 1956

II.53

8

National Rivers and Harbors Congress, 1955

II.53

9

Natural Gas, 1955

II.53

10

Naval Academy, 1955

II.53

11

Naval Academy, 1955

II.53

12

Naval Reserve, 1957

II.53

13

Naval Reserve, 1958

II.53

14

Navy Department, 1957

II.53

15

Navy - General, 1957

II.53

16

Navy - General, 1958

II.53

17

Navy - Marine Corps, 1962

II.53

18

Navy - Miscellaneous, 1959 - 1960

II.53

28

Newsletters, 1955

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II.54

1

Newsletters, 1956

II.54

2

Newsletters, 1957

II.54

3

Newsletters, 1958

II.54

4

Newsletter - Mailing List, 1957

II.54

5

Newsletter - Mailing List, 1958

II.54

6

Newsletters and Miscellaneous, 1955 - 1960

II.54

7

Newspaper Ads, etc., 1956

II.54

8

Newspapers and Publicity, 1955

II.54

9

Newspapers and Publicity, 1957

II.54

10

Newspapers and Publicity, 1958

II.54

11

News Releases, 1955

II.54

12

News Releases, 1955

II.54

13

News Releases, 1957

II.54

14

News Releases, 1957

II.54

15

News Releases, 1959

II.54

16

News Releases, 1960

II.54

17

News Releases, 1961

II.54

18

News Releases, 1962

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II.55

1

News Releases - Newsletters, 1955 - 1956

II.55

2

News Releases - Newsletters, 1958

II.55

3

News Releases - Tax Relief for Disabled Persons, 1957

II.55

4

Newton, Clarence S., 1955

II.55

5

NIKE Installations, 1958

II.55

6

Norvell, Ray C., 1955

II.55

7

Nurses Association - American, 1955 - 1956

II.55

8

Okefenokee, 1955

II.55

9

Okefenokee, 1959 - 1961

II.55

10

Okefenokee Swamp - General File, 1955

II.55

11

Okefenokee Swamp - General File (including maps), 1955

II.55

12

Okefenokee Swamp - General File, 1956

II.55

13

Okefenokee Swamp - General File, 1958

II.55

14

Okefenokee Swamp - Perimeter Road Project, 1955

II.55

15

Okefenokee Swamp - Perimeter Road Project, 1956

II.55

16

Okefenokee Swamp - Perimeter Road Project, 1957

II.55

17

Okefenokee Swamp - Perimeter Road Project, 1958 - 1961

II.55

18

Okefenokee Swamp - Suwannee River Dam Project, 1955

II.55

19

Okefenokee Swamp - Suwannee River Dam Project, 1956

II.55

20

Okefenokee Swamp - Suwannee River Dam Project, 1957

II.55

21

Osborn, Mrs. Chase S., 1955

II.55

22

Page, 1958

II.55

23

Patients, 1955

II.55

24

Patients, 1956

II.55

25

Patients, 1957

II.55

26

Patronage, 1956

II.55

27

Patronage, 1958

II.55

28

Peanut Allotment, 1955

II.55

29

Peanut Allotment, 1956

II.55

30

Peanut Allotment, 1957 - 1958

II.55

31

Peanut Research Lab, 1961 – 1962

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II.57

1

Pendleton, Win, 1955

II.57

2

Pendleton, Win (Georgia Press Bureau Newsletter), 1956 - 1957

II.57

3

Pendleton, Win, 1957

II.57

4

Photographs, 1955 - 1956

II.57

5

Photographs, 1957

II.57

6

Photographs, 1958

II.57

7

Pine Seedlings, 1957 - 1958

II.57

8

Political - Campaign, 1961 - 1962

II.57

9

Political - Campaign (William S. Smith), 1962

II.57

10

Political - Campaign (William S. Smith), 1962

II.57

11

Political - Campaign (Russell Tuten), 1962

II.57

12

Political - Campaign (Russell Tuten), 1962

II.57

13

Political - Democratic Congressional Club [Empty], undated

II.57

14

Political - Miscellaneous, 1959 - 1960

II.57

15

Political - Miscellaneous, 1961 - 1962

II.57

16

Politics - Retirement, 1962

II.57

17

Political - Ronald Adams, 1961

II.57

18

Political - Roscoe Dean, 1961

II.57

19

Post Office - Miscellaneous, 1959 - 1960

II.57

20

Post Office - Miscellaneous, 1959 - 1962

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II.58

1

Post Office Positions (Not in the eighth district), 1958 - 1960

II.58

2

Poultry Industry, 1955

II.58

3

President's Address, 5-Jan-56

II.58

4

Price Supports, 1956

II.58

5

Projects - Altamaha [River], 1949, 1956 - 1957

II.58

6

Projects - Altamaha [River], 1955, 1958, [1955, 1958 - 1959]

II.58

7

Projects - Altamaha [River], 1956 - 1957

II.58

8

Projects - Altamaha [River], 1959 - 1962

II.58

9

Projects - Altamaha [River] Development Organization, 1955

II.58

10

Projects - Altamaha [River] Development Organization, 1956

II.58

11

Projects - Altamaha [River] Development Organization, 1956 - 1957

II.58

12

Projects - Blythe Island, 1958

II.58

13

Projects - Brunswick, Port of (folder 1 of 2), 1955 - 1956

II.58

14

Projects - Brunswick, Port of (folder 2 of 2), 1955 - 1956

II.58

15

Projects - Brunswick, Port of, 1957

II.58

16

Projects - Brunswick Harbor (folder 1 of 2), 1957-1958, 1961

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II.59

1

Projects - Brunswick Harbor (folder 2 of 2), 1957 – 1958, 1961

II.59

2

Projects - Brunswick Harbor, 1959 - 1961

II.59

3

Projects - Brunswick Harbor (Statement by Mrs. Blitch), May,1958

II.59

4

Projects - Brunswick Missile Submarine Base, 1958

II.59

5

Projects - Chattahoochee River, 1961

II.59

6

Projects - Coosawaltee River, 1959

II.59

7

Projects - Dovers Bluff, 1957

II.59

8

Projects - Flynt River, 1962

II.59

9

Projects - Georgia Coastal Natural Gas Company, 1958

II.59

10

Projects – Georgia Power Company, 1958-1959

II.59

11

Projects - Georgia Shipbuilding Corporation, 1955 (1 of 2)

II.59

12

Projects - Georgia Shipbuilding Corporation, 1955 (2 of 2)

II.59

13

Projects - Georgia Shipbuilding Corporation, 1955

II.59

14

Projects - Georgia Shipbuilding Corporation, 1956

II.59

15

Projects - Georgia Shipbuilding, 1957

II.59

16

Projects - Georgia Shipbuilding Corporation, 1958

II.59

17

Projects - Glynco, 1955 - 1957

II.59

18

Projects - Glynco, 1958 - 1959

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II.60

1

Projects - Glynco, 1959 - 1961

II.60

2

Projects - Kings Bay Ammunition Loading terminal, 1954 - 1959

II.60

3

Projects - Kings Bay Loading Terminal, 1956 - 1957

II.60

4

Projects - Kings Bay, 1959 - 1962

II.60

5

Projects - Missile Bases, 1959

II.60

6

Projects - Ochmulgee River, 1959

II.60

7

Projects - Red Bluff, 1960

II.60

8

Projects - Satilla River, 1955, 1962

II.60

9

Projects - Satilla River, 1959, 1960

II.60

10

Projects - Satilla River, 1960, 1961

II.60

11

Projects - Satilla Creek Watershed, 1961

II.60

12

Projects - Savannah River, 1961, 1962

II.60

13

Projects - St. Mary's River, 1955

II.60

14

Projects - St. Mary's River, 1956

II.60

15

Projects - St. Simon's Lighthouse Property, 1961

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II.61

1

Projects - Suwannee River, 1961

II.61

2

Projects - Thiokol, 1961

II.61

3

Projects - Tobesofkee Watershed, 1961, 1962

II.61

4

Projects - Umbrella River and Dover Bluff, 1957 - 1961

II.61

5

Projects - United States Study Commission South East, 1957 - 1962

II.61

6

Projects - Water Pollution, 1959 [1958 - 1959]

II.61

7

Projects - Waycross - Data Processing Center, 1960

II.61

8

Projects - Weather Station - Waycross, 1958, 1960

II.61

9

Projects - Withlacoochee, 1959, 1961

II.61

10

Projects - Watershed, 1957

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II.62

1

Public Health [REA, Telephone, and Health], 1955

II.62

2

Public Health, 1956

II.62

3

Public Health Service, 1958

II.62

4

Public Roads, Bureau of, 1958

II.62

5

Public Service Commission, 1955

II.62

6

Public Service Commission, 1956

II.62

7

Public Service Commission, 1957

II.62

8

Public Service Commission, 1958

II.62

9

Public Works Committee, 1955

II.62

10

Public Works Committee, 1956

II.62

11

Public Works Committee, 1957 (1 of 2)

II.62

12

Public Works Committee, 1957 (2 of 2)

II.62

13

Public Works Committee, 1958

II.62

14

Publications - Bills, Laws, etc. - Miscellaneous, 1959 - 1960

II.62

15

Publications - Bills, Laws, etc. - Miscellaneous, 1961

II.62

16

Publications - Calendars, 1961

II.62

17

Publications - Congressional Directions, 1960 - 1962 [1959 - 1962]

II.62

18

Publications - Congressional Directions, 1962

II.62

19

Publications - Congressional Quarterly, 1962

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II.63

1

Publications - Congressional Record, 1959 - 1960

II.63

2

Publications - Congressional Record, 1961 - 1962

II.63

3

Publications - Congressional Record, 1962

II.63

4

Publications - Distributed, 1955

II.63

5

Publications - Distributed, 1957

II.63

6

Publications - Distributed, 1958

II.63

7

Publications - Government, 1959 - 1960

II.63

8

Publications - Government, 1961, 1962

II.63

9

Publications - Government, 1961, 1962

II.63

10

Publications - GPO, 1959 - 1960

II.63

11

Publications - Government Printing Office, 1961

II.63

12

Publications - Maps and Calendars, 1959 - 1960

II.63

13

Publications - Received, 1955

II.63

14

Publications - Received, 1956

II.63

15

Publications - Received, 1957 (1 of 3)

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II.64

1

Publications - Received, 1957 (2 of 3)

II.64

2

Publications - Received, 1957 (3 of 3)

II.64

3

Publications - Received, 1959 - 1960

II.64

4

Publications - Received, 1961 - 1962

II.64

5

Publicity, 1955

II.64

6

Radar, 1956

II.64

7

Radio & TV stations, 1955

II.64

8

Radio and TV stations, 1956

II.64

9

Radio and TV stations, 1957

II.64

10

Radio and TV stations, 1958

II.64

11

Radio Speech, 8/6/1955

II.64

12

Railroad Retirement, 1955

II.64

13

Railroad Retirement, 1957

II.64

14

Railroad Retirement, 1958

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II.65

1

Railroad Retirement Board - Miscellaneous, 1960

II.65

2

Railroad Retirement Board - Miscellaneous, 1961

II.65

3

Railroads, 1955

II.65

4

Railroads, 1956

II.65

5

REA, 1955 - 1956

II.65

6

REA, 1957

II.65

7

REA, 1958

II.65

8

Recommendations, 1955

II.65

9

Recommendations, 1956

II.65

10

Recommendations, 1957

II.65

11

Recommendations, 1958

II.65

12

Refugee Relief Program, 1953 - 1955

II.65

13

Releases, 1955

II.65

14

Religious Correspondence, 1955

II.65

15

Religious Groups, 1955

II.65

16

Remarks for Congressional Record, 1956

II.65

17

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1955

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II.66

1

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1955

II.66

2

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1956

II.66

3

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1956

II.66

4

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1956

II.66

5

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1956

II.66

6

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1956

II.66

7

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1956

II.66

8

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1957

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II.67

1

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1957

II.67

2

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1957

II.67

3

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1958

II.67

4

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1958

II.67

5

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1958

II.67

6

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1958

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II.68

1

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1961

II.68

2

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1961

II.68

3

Requests - Miscellaneous, 1961

II.68

4

Research, 1956

II.68

5

Reservations, 1957

II.68

6

Reservations, 1958

II.68

7

Reserve Forces Act, 1959

II.68

8

Response to Bulletins, 1957

II.68

9

Response to Bulletins, 1958

II.68

10

Retirement, 1955

II.68

11

Russell, Richard B., 1957

II.68

12

Russell, Richard B., 1957

II.68

13

Sapelo Island Marine Biology Research Program, 1955

II.68

14

Scholarships, 1955

II.68

15

Scholarships, 1956

II.68

16

Scholarships, 1957

II.68

17

Scholarships, 1958

II.68

18

School Lunch Program, 1956

II.68

19

Segregation, 1955

II.68

20

Segregation, 1955, 1956, 1957

II.68

21

Segregation [oversize removed], 1957

II.68

22

Segregation, 1957

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II.69

1

Segregation, 1958

II.69

8

Senate - Miscellaneous [empty], undated

II.69

9

Senate - Russell, 1963

II.69

10

Sergeant and Arms Representatives, 1955

II.69

11

Sergeant at Arms, 1957

II.69

12

Selective Services, 1955

II.69

13

Service Academics, 1955

II.69

14

Service Academics - General, 1955

II.69

15

Small Business Administration, 1955

II.69

16

Small Business Administration, 1956

II.69

17

Small Business Administration, 1958

II.69

18

Small Business Administration, 1959 - 1960

II.69

19

Small Business Administration - Loans, 1961 - 1962

II.69

20

Small Business Administration - Miscellaneous, 1960

II.69

21

Small Business Administration, 1961 - 1962

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II.71

1

Soil Bank, 1957

II.71

2

Soil Conservation, 1955

II.71

3

Soil Conservation, 1956

II.71

4

Soil Conservation, 1957, 1958

II.71

5

Soil Conservation, 1957

II.71

6

Soil Conservation, 1958

II.71

7

South Atlantic Division, 1955

II.71

8

Speaking Engagement, 1955

II.71

9

Speeches, 1955

II.71

10

Speeches, 1955

II.71

11

Speeches, 1955 - 1956

II.71

12

Speeches, 1955 - 1957

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II.72

1

Speeches, 1956 - 1958

II.72

2

Speeches, 1956 - 1959

II.72

3

Speeches, 1957 - 1962

II.72

4

Speech, 1958 August 21

II.72

5

St. Lawrence Seaway, 1957

II.72

6

State Department, 1955

II.72

7

State Department - Miscellaneous, 1959 - 1960

II.72

8

State Department - Miscellaneous, 1961 - 1962

II.72

9

State Department - Miscellaneous [Tobacco], 1959

II.72

10

State Department - Passports, 1959 - 1960

II.72

11

State Department - Passports, 1962

II.72

12

State Department – Visas, (Restricted), 1959 - 1960

II.72

13

State Department – Visas, (Restricted), 1962 [1961 - 1962]

II.72

14

State Department - Visas (Restricted), 1962

II.72

15

State Highway Department, (Georgia), 1955

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II.73

1

State Highway Department, (Georgia), 1956

II.73

2

State Highway Department, 1957

II.73

3

State Highway Department (Georgia), 1958

II.73

4

State Jobs, 1954, 1955

II.73

5

States Rights, 1957

II.73

6

Statesmen, 1954

II.73

7

Stevenson, Adlai - Chicago, Illinois, 1954 - 1955

II.73

8

Supreme Court - Miscellaneous, 1959 - 1960

II.73

9

Surplus Property, 1954 - 1955

II.73

10

Sympathy (folder 1 of 2), 1955

II.73

11

Sympathy (folder 2 of 2), 1955

II.73

12

Sympathy, 1956

II.73

13

Sympathy, 1957

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II.74

1

Sympathy, 1957 – 1958

II.74

2

Sympathy, 1958

II.74

3

Sympathy, 1959 – 1960

II.74

4

Sympathy, 1960 – 1961

II.74

5

Sympathy - Acknowledgements, 1955

II.74

6

Sympathy - Clippings, 1955

II.74

7

Talmadge, Herman, 1954 – 1956

II.74

8

Talmadge, Herman, 1957

II.74

9

Talmadge, Herman, 1958

II.74

10

Tariff Commission Miscellaneous, 1959 – 1960

II.74

11

Tariff Commission Miscellaneous, 1962

II.74

12

Telephone Directories, 1958

II.74

13

Tennessee Valley - Miscellaneous, 1961 – 1962

II.74

14

Territorial Waters, 1955

II.74

15

Timber, 1955

II.74

16

Tobacco, 1955

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II.75

1

Tobacco, 1955

II.75

2

Tobacco, 1956

II.75

3

Tobacco, 1956

II.75

4

Tobacco, 1956

II.75

5

Tobacco, 1957

II.75

6

Tobacco, 1957

II.75

7

Tobacco Hearings, 1955

II.75

8

Tobacco Letters from Constituents, 1956

II.75

9

Tobacco Market, 1955

II.75

10

Tobacco News Releases, 1955

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II.76

1

Tobacco News Releases - Proposed 20% Acreage Cut, 1956

II.76

2

Tobacco Suggestions from Congressmen - Re - cut Georgia and Florida Delegation, 1956

II.76

3

Transportation, 1955, 1956

II.76

4

Treasury - Claims [Empty], undated

II.76

5

Treasury - Claims [Empty], undated

II.76

8

Treasury - Customs, 1959 - 1960

II.76

9

Treasury - Customs, 1962

II.76

14

Turpentine - General, 1955

II.76

15

Turpentine - General, 1956

II.76

16

Turpentine, 1957

II.76

17

Turpentine, 1958

II.76

18

TV, 1956

II.76

19

TV, 1957

II.76

20

Un - American Activities, 1956

II.76

21

United Nations, 1955

II.76

22

United Nations, 1956

II.76

23

University of Georgia [Blitch Campaign brochures], 1956

II.76

24

University of Georgia [publications about Sweetpotato weevil, Fire Ants, lawns and house plants, farm accidents, and useful wildlife], 1957

II.76

25

University of Georgia File - Miscellaneous, 1958

II.76

26

University of Georgia - Speeches by the honorable Iris Faircloth Blitch, member of congress, 1955 - 1962

II.76

27

Valdosta Housing Authority, 1955

II.76

28

Veterans Administration – General, 1955

II.76

29

Veterans Administration, 1956

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II.78

1

Virginia [Tanner] Finance Materials, 1957

II.78

2

Visitors from the Eighth District, 1955

II.78

3

Visitors Passes Issued, House of Representatives, 1955, 1956

II.78

4

Visitors Passes, 1957

II.78

5

Visits, 1955 - 1956

II.78

6

Visits, 1957

II.78

7

Visits, 1958

II.78

8

Vocational Rehabilitation, 1958

II.78

9

Wade J. Malcolm, 1954 - 1955

II.78

10

Wainer - D.S., 1955

II.78

11

Walkerville Branch Watershed Project [photograph removed], 1955

II.78

12

Ward, Truman, 1955

II.78

13

Warner Robbins Airforce Base, 1955

II.78

14

Water Pollution, 1957

II.78

15

Water Pollution, 1957, 1958

II.78

16

Water Rates, 1955

II.78

17

Waters, Robert, 1961

II.78

18

Watershed, 1955

II.78

19

Watershed, 1956, 1957

II.78

20

Watershed, 1955 - 1958

II.78

21

Watershed, 1958

II.78

22

Weather Bureau, 1962

II.78

23

Weather Control Stations, 1955 - 1956

II.78

24

Weather Control Stations, 1957

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II.80

2

Whip Notices, 1955

II.80

3

Whip Notices, 1957

II.80

4

Whiskey, 1955

II.80

5

White House, 1955

II.80

6

White House Conference on Education, 1955

II.80

7

Wildlife, 1956

II.80

8

Women Clubs, 1956, 1957

II.80

9

Women's Club Mailing List, 1955 - 1956

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Resolution urging the location of a new Naval Air Station at LaGrange, Georgia [oversize item] [removed from box 44, folder 3], 1957 January 30

mapcase

H.B. 327, Anti-Communist legislation [oversize item] [removed from box 47, folder 5], 1953 February 13

mapcase

Posters, Advertisements by the Sovereign State of Georgia to preserve the American Way of Life, feature cartoons by Knox of the Nashville Banner [oversize items] [removed from box 68, folder 21]

 

IV. Post Office Files

5 box(es) (2.5 linear feet)

Arranged alphabetically, primarily by the name of the town, with the exception of a few folders titled by subject, e.g., General Information or Mailing List. Materials are in reverse chronological order within each individual folder. Series is comprised of incoming and outgoing correspondence, telegrams, and clippings. The majority of correspondence is requests for assistance in obtaining mail delivery or extension of current service. Also included are requests for information regarding the civil service examination for those wishing to obtain rural mail carrier positions.

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IV.1

1

Adel, 1955-1962

IV.1

2

Alapha, 1955

IV.1

3

Alma, 1955-1961

IV.1

4

Argyle, 1960-1961

IV.1

5

Axson, 1959-1962

IV.1

6

Baxley, 1955-1962

IV.1

7

Blackshear, 1955-1962

IV.1

8

Bristol, 1955-1956

IV.1

9

Braxton, 1955-1962

IV.1

10

Brunswick, 1955-1957

IV.1

11

Brunswick, 1955-1959

IV.1

12

Brunswick, 1957-1961

IV.1

13

Cecil, 1959

IV.1

14

Coffee, 1957

IV.1

15

Cogdell, 1959, 1961

IV.1

16

Council, 1958

IV.1

17

Darien, 1958

IV.1

18

Denton, 1955, 1960

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IV.2

1

Doctortown, 1958

IV.2

2

Douglas, 1955-1962

IV.2

3

Enigma, 1957-1959

IV.2

4

Everett, 1955-1962

IV.2

5

Fargo, 1956-1962

IV.2

6

Folkston, 1955-1961

IV.2

7

Gardi, 1957-1961

IV.2

8

General Information, 1955-1958

IV.2

9

General Information, 1958-1960

IV.2

10

Graham, 1956

IV.2

11

Hahira, 1956-1962

IV.2

12

Haylon, 1957

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IV.3

1

Hazlehurst, 1955-1961

IV.3

2

Helena, 1958-1960

IV.3

3

Hoboken, 1960-1961

IV.3

4

Homerville, 1955-1961

IV.3

5

Hortense, 1956

IV.3

6

Howell, 1957

IV.3

7

Jacksonville, 1955-1957

IV.3

8

Jasper, Florida, 1956

IV.3

9

Jekyll Island, 1956

IV.3

10

Jesup, 1958-1962

IV.3

11

Kingsland, [1956]-1962

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IV.4

1

Lakeland, 1955-1960

IV.4

2

Lake Park, 1955-1959

IV.4

3

Lenox, 1956-1962

IV.4

4

Lumber City, 1955-1962

IV.4

5

Mailing List, Eighth District Postmaster, 1955

IV.4

6

Mailing List, 1956

IV.4

7

Manor, 1955-1958

IV.4

8

McKinnon, 1957

IV.4

9

McRae, 1955-1961

IV.4

10

Mershon, 1959

IV.4

11

Milan, 1955-1962

IV.4

12

Milwood, 1961

IV.4

13

Moniac, 1955-1958

IV.4

14

Nahunta, 1955-1959

IV.4

15

Nashville, 1955-1961

IV.4

16

Nichols, 1956-1962

IV.4

17

Ocilla, 1955-1962

IV.4

18

Odum, 1955

IV.4

19

Offerman, 1956-1957

IV.4

20

Patterson, 1958-1960

IV.4

21

Pearson, 1956-1961

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IV.5

1

Ray City, 1955

IV.5

2

Scotland, 1955

IV.5

3

Screven, 1955-1962

IV.5

4

Sea Island, 1962

IV.5

5

Sparks, 1955-1962

IV.5

6

Statenville, 1955-1961

IV.5

7

St. George, 1955-1958

IV.5

8

St. Marys, 1956-1961

IV.5

9

St. Simons Island, 1957-1961

IV.5

10

Stockton, 1957-1962

IV.5

11

Stop – Replies, 1962

IV.5

12

Surrency, 1959

IV.5

13

Thalman, 1957-1961

IV.5

14

Valdosta, 1955-1961

IV.5

15

Waverly, 1957-1961

IV.5

16

Waycross, 1955-1962

IV.5

17

Waynesville, GA, 1959

IV.5

18

White Oak, 1959-1960

IV.5

19

Willacoochee, 1956-1962

IV.5

20

Wray, 1956-1960

 

V. Personal Papers

7 box(es) (3.5 linear feet)

This series is comprised almost entirely of incoming and outgoing correspondence and is arranged alphabetically by subject. Letters are arranged in reverse chronological order within each folder. The series includes letters from constituents, colleagues, friends, and family handled through Blitch's office. The letters are fairly routine in their content, consisting of thank-yous, congratulatory messages, condolences, proposed visits, Christmas cards, etc. Occasional mention of pending legislation or insight into Blitch's personal views regarding issues such as civil rights or school desegregation can be found in her letters. Frequently the letters mention her illnesses, hospital stays, and family. Correspondence found in this series between Blitch and Georgia politicians can be characterized as routine rather than personal. Blitch occasionally wrote notes for the office staff indicating her preferred response or her relationship to a correspondent.

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V.1

1

Biographies, 1959 – 1960

V.1

2

Chambers, 1959 – 1960

V.1

3

Clubs, 1959 – 1960

V.1

4

Contributions, 1959 – 1960

V.1

5

General, 1955 January

V.1

6

General, 1955 February

V.1

7-8

General, March – April 1955

V.1

9

General, 1955 May

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V.2

1

General, June – July 1955

V.2

2

General, August – September 1955

V.2

3

General, 1955 October

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4

General, November – December 1955

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General, 1956 Jananuary

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General, 1956 February

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General, 1956 March

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General, April – May 1956

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General, 1956 June

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General, 1956 July

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General, 1956 August

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General, September – November 1956

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General, January 1957

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General, February 1957

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General, March 1957

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General, April 1957

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General, May 1957

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General, June 1957

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General, July – August 1957

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General, September – October 1957

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General, November – December 1957

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General, January 1958

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General, February – March 1958

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General, April – May 1958

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General, June – September 1958

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General, October – December 1958

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General, January – February 1959

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General, March – April 1959

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General, May – July 1959

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General, August – September 1959

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General, October 1959

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General, November – December 1959

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General, January – May 1960

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General, June – December 1960

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Gifts Received, 1959-1960

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Gifts Sent, 1959-1960

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Mats, 1959

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Miscellaneous, 1959-1960

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Photographs, 1959-1960

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Tanner, Virginia, 1959-1960

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Guest book, 1955-1960

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Guest book, 1955-1961

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Certificate of Service, Member of Congress, 1955-1963

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Two hundredth anniversary of the First Continental Congress, Independence Hall, program, 1974

 

VI. Campaign files

9 box(es) (4.5 linear feet)

The Campaign Files series is organized into three subseries: A. Administrative, B. Correspondence, and C. Media and Press. Within each subseries, materials are arranged either alphabetically or numerically, depending upon the subject of materials (e.g., counties are arranged alphabetically and districts are arranged numerically).

A. Administrative ( 1 box(es) ) ( (.5 linear feet) )

Arranged alphabetically by subject. Subseries includes files relating to office and campaign expenditures as well materials concerning the everyday running of the office. Also included are subject materials of an informational nature, such as brochures or notices.

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Agriculture – Soil Conservation, 1954

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American Vocational Association, 1954

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Consolidated Vote – Primary, 1958

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Contributions, 1956

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Education, 1958

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Expenses, 1958

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Hotel Bills and Expenses, 1954

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Miscellaneous, 1954

VI.1

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Names, 1954

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Postal File – Rural Routes, etc., 1954-1955

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Post Office Information, 1954

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Procedures, 1958

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Rural Electrification Committee, 1954

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Selective Service, 1954

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Senate, 1955[?]

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Seniority of Members of Congress, 1958

B. Correspondence ( 7 box(es) ) ( (3.5 linear feet) )

Correspondence is organized into three sub-subseries: 1. Counties, 1954-1958; 2. Districts, 1954-1956; 3. General.

1. Counties Correspondence , 1954-1958

County files contain information relating to the payment of campaign expenses through contributions. Arranged alphabetically by county name and then chronologically by election year (1954, 1956, 1958). Within each individual folder materials are in reverse chronological order.

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Appling County, 1954

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Appling County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Appling County, 1956

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Appling County, 1958

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Atkinson County, 1954

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Atkinson County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Atkinson County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Atkinson County, 1955-1956

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Atkinson County, 1958

VI.2

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Bacon County, 1954

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Bacon County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Bacon County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Bacon County, 1955-1957

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Bacon County, 1958

VI.2

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Berrien County, 1954

VI.2

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Berrien County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Berrien County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Berrien County, 1958

VI.2

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Brantley County, 1954

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Brantley County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Brantley County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Brantley County, 1956

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Brantley County, 1958

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Camden County, 1954

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Camden County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Camden County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Camden County, 1956

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Camden County, 1958

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Charlton County, 1954

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Charlton County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Charlton County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Charlton County, 1956

VI.3

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Charlton County, 1958

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Clinch County, 1954

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Clinch County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Clinch County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Clinch County, 1956

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Clinch County, 1958

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Coffee County, 1954

VI.3

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Coffee County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Coffee County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Coffee County, 1956

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Coffee County, 1958

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Cook County, 1954

VI.3

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Cook County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Cook County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Cook County, 1956

VI.3

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Cook County, 1958

VI.3

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Echols County – Incoming Correspondence [empty], 1954

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Echols County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Echols County, 1956

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Echols County, 1958

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Glynn County, 1954

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Glynn County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Glynn County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Glynn County, 1956

VI.4

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Glynn County, 1958

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Irwin County, 1954

VI.4

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Irwin County, Electric Membership Corporation, 1954

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Irwin County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

VI.4

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Irwin County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Irwin County, 1956

VI.4

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Irwin County, 1958

VI.4

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Jeff Davis County, 1954

VI.4

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Jeff Davis County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

VI.4

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Jeff Davis County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Jeff Davis County, 1956

VI.4

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Jeff Davis County, 1958

VI.4

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Lanier County, 1954

VI.4

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Lanier County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Lanier County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Lanier County, 1956

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Lanier County, 1958

VI.4

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Lowndes County, 1954

VI.4

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Lowndes County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Lowndes County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Lowndes County, 1956

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Lowndes County, 1958

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Pierce County, 1954

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Pierce County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Pierce County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Pierce County, 1956

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Pierce County, 1958

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Telfair County, 1954

VI.5

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Telfair County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Telfair County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Telfair County, 1956

VI.5

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Telfair County, 1958

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Ware County, 1954

VI.5

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Ware County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Ware County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Ware County, 1956

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Ware County, 1958

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Wayne County, 1954

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Wayne County – Incoming Correspondence, 1954

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Wayne County – Outgoing Correspondence, 1954

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Wayne County, 1956

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Wayne County, 1958

2. Districts Correspondence , 1954-1956

Included in each folder is incoming and outgoing correspondence between Blitch and the representative from that specific district. The majority of the correspondence relates to Blitch soliciting the opinions of her Georgia colleagues regarding candidates for the Office of Sergeant at Arms of the House. Eighth District committee folders also contain the list of members, letters of resignation, letters asking present committee members for their support, and the official precinct votes from 1954 primary. Arranged numerically one through ten and is comprised of correspondence and invitations.

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1st District, P.H. Preston, 1954

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2nd District, J.L. Pilcher, 1954

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3rd District, E.L. Forrester, 1954-1955

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4th District, John J. Flynt, 1954

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5th District, James C. Davis, 1954

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6th District, Carl Vinson, 1954

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7th District, Henderson Lanham, 1954

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8th District, Congressional Committee, 1954-1956

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8th District, District Democratic Executive Committee, 1954

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8th District, Precinct Data, 1954

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9th District, Phil M. Landrum, 1954

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10th District, Paul Brown, 1954

3. General , 1954-1958

Subjects of outgoing correspondence include: soil and water conservation (1954 campaign); Okefenokee Swamp (burning of timberland and draining of the swamp); Eighth District's Congressional Committee and Democratic Executive Committee; campaign priorities; newspaper and radio advertisements; and letters asking for constituent support. Subjects of incoming correspondence include: congratulatory notes; letters of support; requests to speak; issues of concern to constituents; and assessments regarding public opinion relating to her campaigns. Arranged alphabetically by folder title and includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, congratulatory notes, and clippings.

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Democratic National Committee – Correspondence, Washington – Manchester – Atlanta, 1954

VI.7

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Florida – Congratulations and Invitations, 1954

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3

General, 1956

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General (folder1 of 2), 1958

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General (folder 2 of 2), 1958

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George, Walter F., 1954

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Georgia, Congratulations, 1954

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Georgia, Correspondence Outside 8th District, 1954

VI.7

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Georgia, Miscellaneous, 1954

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Letters, 1958

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Miscellaneous, 1956

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Out of State, Miscellaneous, 1954

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Outside Georgia (including Washington D.C.), undated

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Personal – Incoming, 1954

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Special Groups Railroad [oversize removed], 1954

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Russell, Richard B., 1954

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Washington, D.C. – Miscellaneous, 1954

C. Media and Press ( 1 box(es) ) ( (.5 linear feet) )

Subseries consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence between Blitch and the local papers regarding articles and advertising.

Arranged alphabetical by folder title.

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Advertisements – Suggested - Not used, undated

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Unused advertisement sketch for Iris Blitch "It's Good to be Home!" "Vote to Re-elect Blitch to Congress in the Democratic Primary" [Removed from VI, box 9, folder 1]

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Augusta Courier, 1954

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Deen, Braswell, 1956

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Editors, 1956

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Eighth District – Editors, 1958

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Eighth District – Information, 1954

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Newspaper Rates, Advertising, 1956

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Newspaper Rates, Advertising, 1958

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News Releases and Advertisements, 1954

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Press Conference, 1958

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Radio Correspondence, 1954

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Radio Rates, 1956

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Radio Rates – Advertising, 1956

VI.9

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Radio Stations – Correspondence, 1958

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Speech Material, 1956

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Speech Material, 1958

VI.9

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Statistics, election, 1958

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Stickers, 1956

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Telegrams

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TV Speech, 1958

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Wraggs, 1954

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Clippings, 1948-1980

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Posters, These Editorials Request Your Vote for National Defense [oversize items] [removed from box 8, folder 6], 1954

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Campaign poster, Re-elect Iris Blitch to Congress [oversize item]

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Campaign clippings scrapook [poor condition], 1956, 1958

 

VII. Photographs

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Gordon College [?] baseball team, circa 1910s

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Chinese Medical dignitaries visiting Dr. H. G. and Blitch, circa 1938

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Portrait of Prince Preston, 1950s

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Blitch with unidentified men, 1950s

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Portrait of Henderson Lanham, 1950s

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Aerial view of progeny tests at Ida Cason Callaway Foundation- oldest material planted in field, youngest material 2 years (does not show through grass in photo), 1952

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Blackshear County Chamber of Commerce [removed from subject series, Walkerville Branch, watershed project, 1955], 1954

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8

Blitch sitting at a table during campaign time in Georgia and sitting with her best booster, Irwin, 1954 July

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9

Congresswoman Blitch gives the address of welcome at the first highway post office arriving in Homerville, Georgia, 1954 December

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Iris Blitch reading the "Congressional Record" while in Congress, 1955

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Blitch giving a speech at the Slash Pine Membership Meeting, 1955

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Photo of a church bus with "Pittman Chapel Church" bus printed on the side [removed from subject series: requests, miscellaneous], 1955

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Photo of Iris Blitch speaking with an unidentified man and a photo of Iris Blitch standing on the left of two unidentified men [removed from subject series, photographs], 1955-1956

VII.1

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United States Post Office and courthouse in Brunswick, GA [removed from Post Office series, Brunswick], 1955-1957

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Marvin Griffin and Blitch, 1955-1959

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Bernice C. Lee's house and garage she intended to remodel for new post office [removed from Manor, GA file], 1955 April

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Blitch, Brig. Gen. J. L. Person, Asst. Chief of Engineers for Civil Works, Maj. Gen. W. K. Wilson, Jr., Deputy Chief of Engineers Construction, and Mrs. Wilson, 1955-1963

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18

Blitch standing in front of the new House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 1955-1963

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Blitch with unidentified men, 1955-1963

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Blitch with school group in front of U.S. Capitol, 1955-1963

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Blitch and others with Officer Harris, 1955-1963

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Blitch in Okefenokee National Park with cub scouts, 1955-1963

VII.1

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Blitch in front of Polk Brothers VIP courtesy helicopter, 1955-1963

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24

Stevenson for President campaign poster, 1956

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Blitch at the Democratic National Convention, 1956

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26

Photograph with examples of Adlai Stevenson campaign memorabilia and a photograph of a democratic donkey pin for ladies, 1956

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27

Photograph of a pilot and a co-pilot in a helicopter [removed from subject series: Douglass Air Base], 1956

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28

The photographs depict the various stages of the power plants destruction. The photos were part of a scrapbook entitled "A remarkable pictorial sequence of the destruction of the power plant at Niagara" produced by the Niagara Wire Weaving Company Limited [removed from legislative series, Niagara power folder], 1956

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Photo of Hartwell Williams sitting with watermelons [removed from subject series- employment], 1957

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Clyattville High School students and Blitch in front of Capitol building, 1957

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Pictures of a group of farmers from Charlton County receiving Bankers Award for outstanding soil and water conservation practices, members of troop #411, Moodyfield, GA- boy scouts returning from nature hike at Camp Tolochee, Bickley Methodist Church, Hillcrest Ranch, A.C. Dominey, and W.J.C. Brown in Irwin County and Julian Brower and James Graham in McRae, GA [removed from subject series, projects, watershed], 1957

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Pictures of 1/2 mile long drainage ditch, K.S. Varn standing by trees in E. Hoboken, GA, Arthur Nail's herd on Argentine Bahia pasture, row of crops planted on contour in terraced field, tobacco plants, and parallel terracing and contour farming [removed from subject series, projects, watershed], 1957

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Photograph of Mr. A A Lightsey holding a picture of Iris Blitch. On the back it reads "This is a birthday present from me to you. This is the way I went when I worked for you." (campaigning) [removed from subject series, social security], 1957

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Photo of Lonnie Moore standing in front of her car [removed from subject series- employment], 1957

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35 mm slide on "Bruce's Eddy Dam Site" [removed from subject series- Public Works Committee], 1957

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Two photos of Hartwell Williams [removed from subject series- employment], 1957

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Pictures of the inspection tour by the Public Works Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1957 June

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37

Blitch at the DAV Banquet in Macon, Georgia with Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Long, Roy Bevel, T.J. Harvey, Marion Williamson, Bill Todd, Vince Rabern, Helen Davis, Marguerite Allgood, Elizabeth Williamson, and H.L. Buster Davidson, 1957 October

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Blitch, Herman Talmadge, school group in front of U.S. Capitol, 1957-1963

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Portrait of Erwin Mitchell, 1958

VII.1

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Blitch at her desk, 1958

VII.1

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Court of Museums- Fort Ann-Prince, 1958

VII.1

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Blitch with Dr. Lavalle- Ships surgeon, 1958

VII.1

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Photograph of two girls on boats [removed from subject series: Okefenokee Swamp- General], 1958

VII.1

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House with trees on the right and left [removed from Personal], 1958

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Pictures of the Okefenokee Swamp [removed from subject series, Okefenokee Swamp, General], 1958

VII.1

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Photograph of a Creswell vine [removed from subject series, agriculture, general] , 1958

VII.1

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Blitch sifting through papers at a desk, 1959

VII.1

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Photographs of a house, exterior and interior [removed from subject series, GA welfare], 1959

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Postage stamp pictures of Walter F. George, John F. Dulles, and Robert A. Taft [removed from subject series: Post Office - miscellaneous], 1959-1960

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50

National Victory Dinner in Washington D.C., 1959 February

VII.1

51

Blitch and her daughter Mrs. Betty Turberville, on the steps of the Capitol, 1959-1962

VII.1

52

Photograph of Brooks Blitch speaking in Iris Blitch's place at dedication of new post office in Hazlehurst, GA [removed from series IV, post office, Hazlehurst, GA], 1959 October

VII.1

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Portrait of Blitch, 1959

VII.1

54

Blitch and Ed Friend at the Talmadge Celebration, 1959 December

VII.1

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Blitch group of unidentifed men, Nashville, Georgia, 1960s

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Blitch, group of girls, Nashville, Georgia, 1960s

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Photo depicts four jet stars which were made by Lockheed for the military, on the back is written "RF6423-1" [removed from Air Force-misc], 1960

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Ski-130 Hercules sitting beside a U.S. Flag (and humorous city distance signs) at the geographical South Pole, 1960 February

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59

370 miles per hour prop-jet Hercules behind dog sleds, dogs, and three men in Antarctica, 1960 February

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60

400 tons of supplies are being unloaded from one of seven Lockheed Ski-130 Hercules, 1960 February

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61

Gala Pine Festival dedication of the Okefenokee Swamp [removed from subject series, Okefenokee Swamp, general], 1960 April

VII.1

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Portraits of Blitch posing and on the phone, 1961

VII.1

63

Luncheon by Blitch to honor State VFW Commander Gene Brown of Alma, Georgia, 1961 February

VII.1

64

Luncheon by Blitch to honor Donald E. McGregor of Brunswick, America Bravery Award Winner, 1961 March

VII.1

65

Willard Owen Pool Jr, Glynn Academy Class '61, St. Simons Island, Georgia [removed from subject series, information, news releases], 1961-1962

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Photo of Melvin E. White, Jr at age 8 months, on the back is written "Melvin E. White, Jr" [removed from subject series, Air Force, misc], 1961-1962

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Photos were taken in Washington D.C. by James W. Blanchard, President of Columbus Bank and Trust Company. In his letter Blanchard identifies one of the gentlemen as M. Monroe Kimbrel, and in the other photo he identifies one as Charles R. Crisp [removed from subject series, invitations - accepted], 1961 April

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68

Captain Lowe, CDR McDaniel, Mr. Jack E. Dawson, President of the local navy league, Mrs. McDaniel, Blitch, and chief-master-at-arms Gormley go through one of the unlisted barracks abroad Glynco, 1961 October

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Photograph of Mr. John A Sirman standing next to a bush. He is wearing a hat and using a cane [removed from subject series, politics- retirement], 1962 May

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Blitch admires cookware at the Glynco Navy Exchange as Mrs. N.W. McDaniel looks on, 1961 October

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Two matte photographs of John F. Kennedy and a photograph of Iris Blitch and three men standing behind a desk in an office; Kent Lewis, Alvaro Callejas, and Abdo Ballester [removed from subject series, information- photographs, 1961-1962], 1962 June

VII.2

2

Portrait of Jack Campbell with inscription, "For Iris with grateful appreciation and best wishes always, affectionately, Jack", 1976

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3

Iris F. Blitch in front of a 1985 Chrysler, New Yorker, 1985 April

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Blitch with John Holeman

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5

Forest Fire Laboratory

VII.2

6

Crop duster over pines

VII.2

7

Crop duster

VII.2

8

Slash pine progeny tests in Blackley County

VII.2

9

Pine cones

VII.2

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Pine tree

VII.2

11

Genetics Research Nursery

VII.2

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Blitch giving a speech

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13

Blitch eating

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14

Blitch hands a stamped envelope to a woman at the post office

VII.2

15

Blitch putting an envelope in a U.S. mail box

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16

USS Boston while undergoing training was visited by the secretary of the navy, Charles S. Thomas, Radm John H. Sides and Captain Charles B. Martell, 1956 March 22

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Unprocessed, unidentified photographs