Ways and Means
Scope and Contents
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
- From the Collection: Farnum, Billie Sunday (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Oakland University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Kresge Library
100 Library Drive
Rochester MI 48309 USA