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, February 05, 1935
Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 05, 1935
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    • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
    • Description: Topics include speech by Senator Holt (WV) about the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
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    Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 23, 1935
    Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 23, 1935
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      • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
      • Description: Topics include speech by Austin on the Spending Bill; Block-Booking Bill.
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      Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, July 10, 1935
      Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, July 10, 1935
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        • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
        • Description: Topics include debate on confirmation of Frank Murphy as Attorney General; Senator Walsh and flood control.
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        Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 23, 1935
        Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 23, 1935
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          • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
          • Description: Topics include flood control bill and Federal government power.
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          Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, July 20, 1935
          Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, July 20, 1935
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            • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
            • Description: Topics include debate on confirmation of Harry Hopkins as Secretary of Commerce.
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            Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 21, 1935
            Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 21, 1935
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              • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
              • Description: Topics include Austin amendments to the Bankruptcy Bill; Norris amendment to the Constitution; Spending Bill.
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              Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 06, 1935
              Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 06, 1935
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                • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                • Description: Topics include remarks made by Austin on the Monopoly Investigation Resolution; Austin's amendment to the Spending Bill.
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                Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 15, 1935
                Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, April 15, 1935
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                  • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                  • Description: Topics include Iowa Primary results, indications of declining popularity of President Roosevelt, and Roosevelt's continued hold over the Senate through the actions of Senator Norris (NE); Roosevelt and the upcoming elections.
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                  Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 28, 1935
                  Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 28, 1935
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                    • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                    • Description: Topics include President Roosevelt and the Reorganization Bill.
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                    Miniature of Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 19, 1935
                    Letter to Mrs. C.G. (Ann) Austin, February 19, 1935
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                      • Creator: Austin, Warren Robinson, 1877-1962.
                      • Description: Topics include Presidential power and reelection campaign of Senator Adams (CO).
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