National Politics, 1945
Scope and Contents
Correspondence on fund-raising, especially Jefferson Day Dinners and Democratic Women’s Day. Correspondence and how-to literature from the Women’s Division, Democratic National Committee, on panel discussions and radio programs. Correspondence with other Democratic Committeewomen. Democratic National Committee requests to mobilize support for the United Nations, UNRRA legislation; letter from Pollard to President Truman, August 17, 1945, advocating appointing a woman among the five representatives to the General Assembly of the United Nations (with noncommittal response from his secretary). Clippings and literature on various issues.
Dates
- Creation: 1945
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