Letters Home From Congress
Collection Overview
This collection features letters home from Warren R. Austin (Senator, 1931-1946), Jacob Collamer (Representative, 1843-1848; Senator, 1855-1865), and Samuel C. Crafts (Representative, 1817-1824; Senator, 1842-1843). The letters document travel to...
Show moreThis collection features letters home from Warren R. Austin (Senator, 1931-1946), Jacob Collamer (Representative, 1843-1848; Senator, 1855-1865), and Samuel C. Crafts (Representative, 1817-1824; Senator, 1842-1843). The letters document travel to and from Washington by horse, boat, train, and airplane; lodging in boarding houses, hotels, and homes; social life in Washington; significant local and national events; and legislative issues under consideration in Congress. Austin's letters are particularly strong in their coverage of his frustration at being a Senator in the minority party during the era of Roosevelt and the New Deal; his activities on the Judiciary Committee; and foreign affairs questions such as the Neutrality Act. The letters of Crafts and Collamer both extensively cover the question of slavery, discussing Missouri statehood, John Brown, the annexation of Texas, and the Civil War. All three Congressmen frequently discuss questions regarding appropriations and the Federal budget. Biographical information is available from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, at: http://bioguide.congress.gov/biosearch/biosearch.asp
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 20, 1932
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Topics include United States Daily.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 20, 1939
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Topics include Senator Bridges (NH) speech on confirmation of Harry Hopkins as Secretary of Commerce; President Roosevelt's dinner to the Judiciary; Justice Stanley Reed; Chief Justice Charles Hughes.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 20, 1940
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Topics include death of Senator Borah (ID).
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 23, 1939
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Topics include debate on confirmation of Harry Hopkins as Secretary of Commerce.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 23, 1940
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Topics include train ride to Idaho for Senator Borah's (ID) funeral.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 24, 1939
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Topics include speech by Senator Adams (CO) on the Additional Appropriation for Work Relief; Governor Redfield Proctor (VT) visiting.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 24, 1940
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Topics include train ride to Idaho for Senator Borah's (ID) funeral.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 25, 1939
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Topics include speech by Senator Lewis on the Spanish Embargo and foreign policy; Relief Bill.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 25, 1940
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Topics include Senator Borah's (ID) funeral.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 26, 1938
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Topics include filibuster and a petition for cloture related to the Anti-Lynching Bill.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 27, 1934
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Topics include Austin speech in Senate on the Gold Reserve Act of 1934 and reaction from fellow Senators and constituents.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 27, 1938
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Topics include filibuster and a petition for cloture related to the Anti-Lynching Bill.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 27, 1940
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Topics include state of agricultural economy.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 28, 1936
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Topics include radio broadcast of an Austin speech on "The Supreme Court and Government by the People," one of twelve speeches given by twelve senators (six Democrats and six Republicans).
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 28, 1939
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Topics include close vote on a bill that in Austin's opinion shows an effort to prevent increased taxes.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 3, 1938
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Topics include upcoming election of Republican leadership in the Senate.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 3, 1939
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Topics include upcoming election in the Republican Caucus of Senate leaders; confirmation prospects for appointments of Harry Hopkins as Secretary of Commerce and Frank Murphy as Attorney General.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 4, 1940
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Topics include speech by President Roosevelt.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 7, 1940
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Topics include sub-committee consideration of nomination of General Murphy to the Supreme Court.
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- Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 8, 1940
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Topics include speech by Senator Byrnes (SC) about a resolution by Senator Harrison (MS) regarding a balanced budget program.