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Vermont -- Politics and government

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Benedict Family Papers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: mss-287
Abstract

The Benedict Family papers consist of material from four generations and numerous members of the family, especially George Wyllys Benedict, George Grenville Benedict, and George Wyllys Benedict, II.

Dates: 1811-1969
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Benedict Family Papers Collection

Consuelo Northrop Bailey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-044
Abstract Consuelo Northrop Bailey (1899-1976) was a prominent political figure in Vermont from the 1920s to the 1970s, serving as State's Attorney, State Senator, State Representative, Speaker of the House, Lt. Governor (the first woman to hold such an office in the U.S.), and Republican National Committeewoman. The Consuelo Northrop Bailey Papers contain materials documenting Bailey's political and legal careers, as well as her personal papers, which include correspondence, school papers, financial...
Dates: Bulk, 1900-1976 1797-2006; Majority of material found within 1900 - 1976
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Consuelo Northrop Bailey Papers

James Hartness Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-057
Abstract Collection includes correspondence relating to personal and family matters, Aero Clubs of Vermont and America, American Engineering Council (1924-1933), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1913-1933), U.S. Naval Consulting Board (1917), Hartness's Gubernatorial Campaign and term (1920-1922), machine tool manufacture in France, Germany, Great Britain, and the U.S. (1910-1930), lathes and thread cutting tools, and screw thread standardization (1918); together with manuscript, typescript,...
Dates: 1882-1935
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / James Hartness Papers

Lee E. Emerson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-101
Abstract

Emerson was elected as a Republican to the Vermont House of Representatives in 1939, the Vermont State Senate in 1943, served two terms as lieutenant governor, 1945-47, before he was elected governor in 1951-53 and 1953-55. The collection covers the years 1941-(1951-1955)-1962.

Dates: 1941-1962
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Lee E. Emerson Papers

Paul Brigham Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-940
Abstract

The Paul Brigham papers include correspondence, legal/court documents, Vermont town and state documents, and personal financial papers. Paul Brigham moved to Norwich, Vermont, in 1781 after serving in the Continental Army during the American Revolution and soon became prominent in both local and state affairs.

Dates: 1763-1837
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Paul Brigham Papers

Rev. Fraser Metzger: Progressive Party of Vermont Collection

 Collection
Identifier: mss-120
Abstract

The Reverend Metzger Papers contain materials relating to the National Progressive Party of Vermont and Metzger's gubernatorial candidature in 1912.

Dates: 1912
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Rev. Fraser Metzger: Progressive Party of Vermont Collection

William H. Wills Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-017
Abstract William H. Wills was the Lieutenant Governor of Vermont between 1937 and 1941, then Governor between 1941-1945. Collection includes primarily notes for text of Wills' speeches while Governor, together with a few letters, scrapbook of newspaper clippings about Wills' support for Wendell Wilkie in the 1944 Presidential campaign, notebook of materials of Vermont state war committees (1942-44), family photos, and other papers. Speeches relate to World War II as well as Vermont's domestic issues...
Dates: 1941-1946
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / William H. Wills Papers
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