Collections : [Washington and Lee University, Law School]

Series 9.1 Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower, 1952-1956; .5 cu. ft. includes: correspondence; statements, notes and drafts of speeches; campaign organization materials; and printed materials and memorabilia. Subseries 9.1.1 Correspondence, 1952-1953, contains evidence of Powell's planning of radio programs; aid in precinct and block organization; correspondence with members of the media; and advice on Eisenhower television appearances. Documentation found here shows Powell's prescient awareness of the power of the then young television medium in political campaigns. His notes and drafts in other parts of this series demonstrate that he also was aware of the power of negative campaign advertising. By October 1952, Powell confesses that his involvement in the campaign allows him to practice law "only three or four hours per day."

Richmond Times Dispatch issues, and 1 reel of 16mm motion picture film, Report to the People- no credits, c. 1956. Film extols accomplishments of first Eisenhower administration. Short clip of Clarke campaigning for Republican seat in Congress is inserted near the end of the film. Oversize folder holds posters, bumper stickers and photos.

The subgroup Political Campaigns, 1952-1970 documents Powell's work in both of Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidential campaigns, and in the U.S. Senate campaigns of Walter Robertson and Harry F. Byrd, Jr.

Speeches(1964-2001; bulk 1973-1982) are also arranged chronologically. The audience, occasion, and location are usually noted. From January 1976 onward, a topical index is present in addition to the chronological listings that are available for all of the years. Some nine speeches are missing from the original inventory, while others not on that listing were found during processing and added to the finding aid.

Index/Docket of CAses Arbitrated
#1/73K12426/ Bowman Transportation v. Local 13600
#2/74K08846/Jeffrey Manufacturing v. Local 176
#3/Lynchburg Foundry v. Local 2969 #4/75KoB258/Virginia Lime Co. v. Local 14948
#7/75K14585/Daystrom Furniture v. Local 14948
#10/76K02881/Wise Iron works v. Local 715
#11/76K05844/Olin corp. v. Local 1971
#13/76K22304/Western Contracting v. Local 2864
#15/77K0794?U.S. Can Corp v. Local 403
#16/77K05538/Lorillard v. Local 233
#18/78K01038/:pmg-Airdox v. Local 3-883
#22/78K14372/Carling Breweries v. Local 24
#23/79K25114/Wash Metro Transit v. Local 246
#28/79K13242/Consumer Protection v. Scharf
#29/79K22101/Washington Beef v. Local 639
#31/80K04717/Naval Air Facility v. Local 2297
#34/80K09485/Airborn-Ft. Bragg v. Local 1770
#36/80K24630?Duff Norton v. Local 7298
#39/80K24630/Baptisthosital v. Local 475
#40/80K22084?American Bakeries v. Local 28
#42/80K21829/Interbake foods v. Local 1553
#43/80K29278/Florida Power v. IBEW
#44/81K00010/Carrier Air v. Local 483
#45/81K06986/Hapco v. Local 6891
#46/81K13787/Singer Co. v. Local 1.140