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Topical Files

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

The Legislative Files series documents the legislative activities of Congressman Farnum in the 89th Congress. The subseries on his legislative record contains materials on the bills he sponsored, as well as his voting record. The Legislative Activity subseries documents Farnum's activity in Congress, with extensive correspondence with other Congress members and with officials in other federal government agencies and Michigan state agencies regarding bills and other legislative issues. Folders may also contain some correspondence with organizations and constituents. The relationship of Congressman Farnum's office with Executive Agencies and Congressional Committees have been separated out in distinct subseries. Finally, the Topical Files subseries offers background materials on legislation Farnum was interested in. This subseries was left in the order in which Farnum's staff organized it.

Dates

  • 1957 - 1967

Access and Use note

The Billie S. Farnum Papers are open for research except for certain confidential records, especially the Routine constituent correspondence and the Casework and academy appointments series.

Extent

From the Collection: 22 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Oakland University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Kresge Library
100 Library Drive
Rochester MI 48309 USA