Democratic National Convention - Correspondence "T"., 07/14/1940-07/31/1940

File — Box: 3, Folder: 10

Identifier: 28472

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series constitutes correspondence covering the Democratic National Convention for the election of Roosevelt to a third presidential term. The bulk of material dates from late 1938 through fall 1940. Folders have been maintained in their provenance; arrangement is alphabetical by surname. Content includes letters from the public in support of FDR, as well as poison pen letters, and correspondence from HLH's colleagues. Notable correspondence is itemized for each folder description. (Correspondence A-L, Box 2, Folders 1-13; Correspondence K-Z, Box 3, Folders 1-20)

Dates

07/14/1940-07/31/1940

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.5 Linear Feet (6 Hollinger Document Cases, 1 Record Storage box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence re. DNC 1940. Includes: 1 TL carbon from William R. Thom, attorney and former congressman, to HLHre. support for Henry Wallace, then US Secretary of Agriculture, 7/27/1940.Includes TL carbon from HLH in reply.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION - CORRESPONDENCE "T": Typed Letter Signed

HOPKINS, HARRY L. - CORRESPONDENCE "T" RE. DNC 1940: Typed Letter Signed

THOM, WILLIAM R. - TO HLH RE. HENRY WALLACE: Typed Letter Signed

WALLACE, HENRY - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed