II. Campaigns, 1932-1952
- Extent:
- 8 box(es) and (8 linear feet)
- Scope and content:
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This series consists of Peterson's personal campaign files for the elections in 1932, 1934, 1936, 1938, 1940, 1942, 1944, 1946 as well as records of Richard B. Russell's presidential campaign in 1952. The items are arranged into the following categories: A. 74th Congress (1932, 1934) B. 75th Congress (1936) C. 76th Congress (1938), D. 77th Congress (1940), E. 78th Congress (1942). F. 79th Congress (1944), G. 1946, H. Russell Campaign. Each sub series contains information regarding the District and State Democratic Committees as well as the paperwork that Peterson submitted to each in order to run and after he won. Information about opponents and campaign flyers are also included. Non-manuscript materials have been separated and placed into corresponding series for preservation purposes.
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