Thomas E. Martin Papers

Collection

Identifier: GTM-610101

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Scope and Contents

Papers of Thomas Martin, concerning congressional debate on the Panama Canal. The papers include correspondence, memoranda, reports, bills, transcripts of testimony, records of committee hearings, and miscellaneous published material. Martin served dn the House of Representatives from 1947-1955 and in the Senate from 1955-1961. His committee work included serving on the House Ways and Means Committee from 1947-1955.

Boxes 1-2: Correspondence (1948-1960)

Boxes 3-4: General Files (1944-1958)

Box 5: Printed materials

Dates

Creation: 1944 - 1960

Creator

Martin, Thomas E. (Thomas Ellsworth), 1893-1971 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials being used, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for intended use.

Biographical Note

Thomas Ellsworth Martin (January 18, 1893 – June 27, 1971) was an American politician who served as a United States representative and Senator from Iowa. Martin, a Republican, served in Congress for 22 consecutive years, from January 1939 to January 1961.

[Source: Wikipedia]