General Correspondence of Mills E. Godwin, Jr., 1961
- Containers:
- Box 2, Folder 33
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence and statements regarding the Democratic ticket "Harrison, Godwin and Button"; signed petitions and other requirements needed for candidacy; Godwin's views on education in a copy of the Virginia Journal on Education; statements on Education and Government, Virginia's Right to Work Act and school integration; campaign information on Booth's stand on issues, criticism of Byrd Machine; copy of a speech made by Harry F. Byrd, Sr. on Right to Work law; campaign statement on "Why You Should Vote For Harrison, Godwin and Button" - a clear definition between conservatism and liberalism; sample ballot; Harrison's speech for ticket; Godwin's schedule during campaign (partial); letters on Primary race; news article regarding Godwin campaign; letters on the November campaign; speaking engagements and strategy; congratulatory messages following election, one of which was sent by Governor Almond.
Access and use
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