Unusual Finds in Legislative Records

Jul 24, 2009

National Archives and Records Administration

Archivists from the National Archives talked about historically interesting finds that were found in the archives. Topics included a denial of pension for Alexander Hamilton's widow, fights for and against universal suffrage in .. Read More
Archivists from the National Archives talked about historically interesting finds that were found in the archives. Topics included a denial of pension for Alexander Hamilton's widow, fights for and against universal suffrage in the 1800s, prohibition efforts by Congress for D.C., Clifford K. Berryman's editorial cartoons, and subcommittee investigations on the role of comic books in crime. They answered questions from the audience.

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  • Blackerby, Christine
  • Grove, Martha
  • Kratz, Jessie
  • Wilmes, Katie
  • Blackerby, Christine

    Specialist National Archives and Records Administration->Center for Legislative Archives
  • Grove, Martha

    Archivist National Archives and Records Administration
  • Kratz, Jessie

    Archivist National Archives and Records Administration
  • Wilmes, Katie

    Coordinator National Archives and Records Administration->Public Programs