Organization: United States. Congress. Senate - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Harris Wofford papers, 1940-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: 381 cartons
Abstract:: As a former United States Senator from Pennsylvania, chair of America's Promise, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and Special Assistant to President John F. Kennedy, Harris Wofford dedicated much of his career and personal life to advocating for public service. The Harris Wofford papers contain over 400 linear feet of extensive notes, research files, writings, correspondence, political papers and audio/visual recordings documenting an impressive career of a citizen passionate about activism. While not entirely complete in its scope of Wofford's life due to many key records from the 1960s being lost in a fire early in his career, the collection nonetheless provides an invaluable resource for those interested in politics, human rights, public service, education, and law. Furthermore, the collection is noteworthy in that researchers will be able to examine several themes developed throughout Wofford's career, from his grassroots involvement in academia at Bryn...(see more)

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Bill Frank - John J. Williams research files, 1949-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear foot (1 folder)
Abstract:: Clippings, articles, press releases, photographs, and other ephemera concerning the career of U.S. Senator John J. Williams, apparently gathered by Delaware journalist Bill Frank.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

George Gray papers, approximately 1871-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:: 10 linear foot (10 boxes) and 1 oversize box
Abstract:: George Gray (1840-1925) was a politician and judge from New Castle, Delaware. A member of the Democratic party, he served as a United States Senator from Delaware from 1885-1899. He was later appointed to the U.S. Circuit Court, Third District from 1899-1914, and served as a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. Records in this collection include correspondence and legal papers, primarily documenting his career as a judge and arbiter. An index of papers in the collection is included.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Senator J. Allen Frear, Jr. papers, 1917-1963 (inclusive) 1949-1961 (bulk)

Extent:: 75 linear foot (75 boxes) and 2 oversize box
Abstract:: J. Allen Frear, Jr. (1903-1993) was a politician from Dover, Delaware (Kent County). A member of the Democratic Party, Frear served two terms as U.S. Senator from Delaware. The Senator J. Allen Frear, Jr. papers are primarily those of his congressional career, when he represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate from 1949 to 1960, though the collection also includes personal material from pre- and post-Congressional periods. The collection dates from 1917 to 1963, with bulk of the material dating from 1949 to 1961. The collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, legislation, speeches, clippings, photographs, and audio-visual material. Personal material includes correspondence, class notes, travel brochures and post cards, and memorabilia.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Willard Saulsbury, Jr., papers, 1716-1930 (inclusive) 1908-1926 (bulk)

Extent:: 76.25 linear foot, 3 oversize removal, and 2 oversize box
Abstract:: Willard Saulsbury, Jr. (1861-1927), was a prominent Delaware lawyer and a member of a a leading Delaware political family, serving in the United States Senate from 1913-1919 as as President Pro Tempore of the Senate from 1916 to 1919. The bulk of the Willard Saulsbury, Jr., papers belong to Saulsbury himself, dating from 1908-1926 when Saulsbury was at his political and business peak. The collection, consisting of papers, photographs, maps, and political realia, also includes papers and legal documents belonging to Saulsbury's father, items from the settlement of Saulsbury's estate and papers from cases handled by Saulsbury's law firm, which were not closed until after his death.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Delaware ephemera collection related to politics, policy, and government, 1936-2021 (inclusive) 1970-2021 (bulk)

Extent:: 3.33 linear foot (4 boxes), 1 oversize removal (1 oversized folder), and .5 linear foot (vertical files stored in hanging folders)
Abstract:: This Delaware ephemera collection is a vertical file of fliers, clippings, artifacts, and other ephemeral materials pertaining to local and federal election campaigns, environmental groups, grassroots organizations, and political groups.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

University of Delaware Library collection of Delaware politics, policy, and government websites, 2015-2020 (inclusive)

Extent:: 252 web site
Abstract:: This collection broadly documents online sources related to Delaware policy, politics and government, including websites and social media sites of current and former members of Congress; Delaware political parties; Delaware individuals who represent leadership in diplomatic or political arenas, domestic or foreign, at the local, state, and national levels; institutions, organizations, or groups concerned with public policy or civic affairs in Delaware; and Delaware political campaign websites.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Bernie Joe "Tex" Burkett collection related to Watergate, 1974 (inclusive)

Extent:: .33 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:: Bernie Joe (BJ) “Tex” Burkett (1924-2010), was a Republican political operative and public relations professional. The Bernie Joe "Tex" Burkett collection related to Watergate include a copy of the articles of impeachment proposed by Rep. Harold Donohue (D-MA), as well as background and briefing materials for Senator William Roth (R-DE), preparing the senator for the possible impeachment trial of President Richard M. Nixon.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

William Satterfield collection of Delaware political radio commercials and interviews, 1970-1986 (inclusive) 1972, 1980-1984 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 phonograph record, 70 1/4 inch audio tape, 6 audio cassette, 1 cd, and 49.2 gigabyte (616 total recordings, approximately 488 unique recordings)
Abstract:: William Satterfield, a native of Dover, Delaware, served as a news reporter and news director of WKEN (AM 1600) between 1975 and 1984. The William Satterfield collection of Delaware political radio commercials and interviews contains approximately 485 unique recordings, documenting the political discourse of the First State in the 1970s and 1980s.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Robert Milton Speer papers, 1861-1872 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Robert Milton Speer (1838-1890) was a member of the United States Congress from 1871 to 1875 and a prominent lawyer. This collection contains letters written to and by Speer regarding politics, the legal profession and law, and family.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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