Democratic National Committee, 1940
Scope and Contents
Letters of congratulations from Democrats on Pollard’s election as National Democratic Committeewoman for Virginia and her replies; correspondence, signed photograph, and publications by James A. Farley, Chairman, Democratic National Committee. Correspondence concerning events at the Democratic National Convention of 1940 and the committeewoman’s role. Letters from the Democratic National Committee Women’s Division concerning platform recommendations and support by prominent women for progressive policies. Women’s Division newsletter and program information. Correspondence with the National Democratic Commitee concerning party activities in Virginia for the campaign. Invitation to Pollard to serve as member of National Advisory Board of the National Association of Democratic Newspaper Publishers.
Dates
- Creation: 1940
Creator
- From the Collection: Pollard, Violet McDougall, 1889-1977 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 46.00 Linear Feet (46 boxes.)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository