Letters Home From Congress

This collection features letters home from Warren R. Austin (Senator, 1931-1946), Jacob Collamer (Representative, 1843-1848; Senator, 1855-1865), and Samuel C. Crafts (Representative, 1817-1824; Senator, 1842-1843). The letters document travel to and from Washington by horse, boat, train, and airplane; lodging in boarding houses, hotels, and homes; social life in Washington; significant local and national events; and legislative issues under consideration in Congress. Austin's letters detail his frustrations serving as a Senator in the minority party during the era of Roosevelt and the New Deal; his activities on the Judiciary Committee; and foreign affairs topics such as the Neutrality Act. The letters of Crafts and Collamer both extensively cover the question of slavery, discussing Missouri statehood, John Brown, the annexation of Texas, and the Civil War. All three Congressmen frequently discuss questions regarding appropriations and the Federal budget. Biographical information is available from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, at: https://bioguide.congress.gov/

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Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 16, 1934
Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 16, 1934
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    • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
    • Description: Topics include Wages and Hours Bill.
    • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
    Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 27, 1934
    Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 27, 1934
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      • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
      • Description: Topics include speech by Senator Borah on the Big Navy Bill; bankruptcy bill; railroad bill.
      • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
      Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, May 11, 1934
      Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, May 11, 1934
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        • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
        • Description: Topics include Austin‚Äôs decision not to participate on bill to control the making and sale of films for movie shows, Block-Booking Bill, due to personal investments in Vermont theaters.
        • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
        Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 10, 1934
        Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 10, 1934
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          • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
          • Description: Topics include Florida election.
          • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
          Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 14, 1934
          Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 14, 1934
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            • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
            • Description: Topics include speech by Senator Clark of Missouri against the Big Navy Bill.
            • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
            Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 19, 1934
            Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, January 19, 1934
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              • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
              • Description: Topics include message from President Roosevelt about Supreme Court judgment exempting State and Municipal bonds from tax action.
              • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
              Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, May 17, 1934
              Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, May 17, 1934
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                • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                • Description: Topics include speech by Senator Lewis on relations with Germany and United States refusal to sell them helium gas.
                • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
                Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 21, 1934
                Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 21, 1934
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                  • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                  • Description: Topics include Merchant Marine Bill and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO).
                  • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
                  Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 08, 1934
                  Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 08, 1934
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                    • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                    • Description: Topics include Big Navy Bill; Bankruptcy Bill.
                    • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress
                    Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, March 31, 1934
                    Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, March 31, 1934
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                      • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                      • Description: Topics include President Roosevelt's message on monopolies.
                      • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress