United States--Politics and government

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the political history, conditions or institutions of the United States. Works on the discipline of political science in the United States are entered under Political science--United States.

Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

Roy Neel Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0961
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Roy Neel, Democratic operative and longtime top assistant to Vice President Al Gore, Jr. and President Bill Clinton. He served as Chief of Staff to Vice President Gore and Deputy Chief of Staff to President Clinton.

Dates: circa 1960s-2010s

Betty Nixon Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0862

Herman Clarence Nixon Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0315
Scope and Contents

This collection includes correspondence, diaries, journals where articles were published, etc. Series I contains incoming correspondence that is arranged alphabetically, then by date in the folders. A few pieces of correspondence are written in French and Spanish. Series II contains publications.

Books received with the collection were removed and catalogued.

Dates: multiple

Political Buttons Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0863
Abstract

Collection of 10-15 political buttons from 1960-1990s including Clinton/Gore and Kennedy/Johnson.

Dates: 1959 - 1993

Walter R. Pope Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0340
Scope and Contents

This .42 linear foot collection in 34 file folders contains various memorabilia of Walter R. Pope. It consists of biographical sketches, political campaign literature for the Republican Party (both national and local), military maps and reports, political newsletters, and letters. The collection is arranged by subject, in acid-free file folders, and housed in a manuscript box.

Dates: 1918-1960

Harry H. Ransom Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0357

Round Table Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0374

James R. Sasser Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0810
Abstract This collection contains the political papers of former U.S. Senator and Ambassador to China, James R. “Jim” Sasser. The Sasser Papers (1976-2010) include personal files belonging to both him and his wife Mary Sasser, campaign materials, U.S. Senate files and materials encompassing constituent and non-constituent correspondence, invitations and schedules, office administration files, legislative, subject, and staff files, press clippings, committee work, and speeches, ambassador files and...
Dates: 1936 - 2013

Fred O. Seibel Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0385

John Seigenthaler Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0829
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of John Seigenthaler, journalist, writer, and longtime editor of The Tennessean. Seigenthaler was a prominent advocate for First Amendment rights and founded the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University. Seigenthaler also worked for Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and was a longtime friend of the Kennedy family.

Dates: 1920 - 2014

Tipton Stringer Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0759

Martha Sue Thrasher Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0453

Kemp Tolley and James Stahlman Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0460
Abstract

This collection contains copies of correspondence between Kemp Tolley and James Stahlman. It also contains an essay, and 2 copies of newsletters edited by Kemp Tolley. The letters discuss a wide range of topics: World War II, Cuba, China, Russia, Roberts Commission, Kennedy Assassination, and the Warren Commission.

Dates: 1973 - 1986

Elizabeth Chapman Denny Vann Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0476
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Elizabeth Chapman Denny Vann (1884 Jan. 7 - 1977 March 20). Elizabeth Vann was a Vanderbilt graduate (B.A. 1904, M.A. 1905) and New Jersey State Director of the Women's and Professional Division of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930s, among many other jobs. She was also involved in a number of civic organizations, including the Leonia Women's Club, the Civic Conference, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Dates: 1890 - 1977

John W. Wade Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0619

Clanton W. Williams Collection

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 30081044672677]
Identifier: MSS.0505
Abstract

This collection contains a 1949 address given by Clanton W. Williams in Panama City, Florida.

Dates: 1949 August 24

Henry N. Williams Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0507
Abstract

This collection contains one 1942 journal article written by Henry N. Williams.

Dates: 1942 November

 

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