General Correspondence of Mills E. Godwin, Jr., 1960 July-September
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding the sales tax issue; a resolution regarding the removal of the additional 16¢ charge on gasoline; appreciation on passage of billboard control bill and Godwin's stand opposing the current sales tax measure; article on Governor Almond's verbal attack on Godwin and others instrumental in defeating current sales tax measure; speaking engagements; church and civic involvement; gift acknowledgments; letters of condolence; correspondence regarding Katherine Godwin's operation in late 1959; letter to Harry F. Byrd, Jr. regarding the political scene for 1961; Godwin chosen First Citizen of Suffolk and Nansemond County; communications from citizens throughout the Commonwealth for his candidacy for lieutenant-governor on Democratic ticket for 1961.
Dates
- Creation: 1960 July-September
Creator
- From the Collection: Godwin, Edwin Mills, Jr., 1914-1999 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 53.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository