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[Scrapbook] Scrapbook 1949, Hon. Francis E. Walter 81st Congress, 1949-01-03 - 1949-12-29

 Item — Carton: 0065, Volume: Scrapbook, Volume: Line 1047 Drawer 3-6

Scope and Contents

Photos from the 81st Congress, 1st Session included on opposite side of front cover; Invitation to the Inaugural Gala included at the front of book; Invitation to a caucus as well as material on the Housing Act of 1949 included at front of book; Copy of "Preamble and Rules Adopted by the Democratic Caucus" included at front of book; Copy of the "Journal of the 2nd Democratic Caucus of the 81st Congress" included at front of the book; "Journal of the First Democratic Caucus of the 81st Congress" included at front of book; Program for the opening day of the 81st Congress included; Articles on Walter's promotion to caucus chief included; Invitation to the Inaugural Dinner included; Invitation to the a Democratic Caucus included; Pamphlet titled "The Washington Chapter, Georgetown University Alumni Association" listing Walter as an alumni in Congress; Articles claiming Walter should run for PA governor; Articles about events held in Walter's honor or events he will be in attendance at; Political cartoon of Walter included; Program for the "Testimonial to Hon. Francis E. Walter" held at the Hotel Easton is included; Translated article on Japanes immigrants with photos attached included; Political cartoon based on the bill Walter is proposing that would take US citizenship away from communists; Copy of a press release by the International Refugee Organization; Program for the Welcoming Ceremonies for Displaced Persons arriving USAT Sturgis at Port of Embarkation, New Orleans; Articles about 843 Displaced Persons coming to America on the USS General Sturgis and photographs included; Invitation to the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty and related material included; Invitation to the Annual Luncheon for the President preceding an opening baseball game is included; Invitation to the White House News Photographers' Association Banquet and a copy of the 6th Annual Photo Exhibit is included; Invitation to the Radio Correspondents Association Seventh Annual Dinner included; Program for the First Annual Citizenship Award Banquet held in Walter's honor is included; Invitation to a Garden Party in honor of the King of England's birthday included; Photos of the Bethlehem Inaugural Parade included; A photo of Congressmen including Walter leaving New York on the Queen Mary with an attached letter; Photo of members of the House Un-American Subcommittee going over George Racey Jordan's testimony;

Dates

  • Creation: 1949-01-03 - 1949-12-29

Creator

Access Restrictions

Access Restrictions: Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.

Extent

From the Collection: 220 Linear Feet (201 Boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Personal Names Mentioned

Sam Rayburn; Harry S. Truman; Judith Coplon (accused of espionage); Gearhart Eisler (an immigrant facing deportation that Walter would like to be arrested); Samuel H. Kaufman;

Corporate Names Mentioned

International Refugee Organization

Geographic Locations

Washington, D.C.; Easton, PA; New Orleans, Louisiana; Bethlehem, PA; Easton, PA; Allentown, PA

Keywords

81st Congress; Democratic Caucus; Basing point prices; Presidential Inauguration; Democratic Party; Un-American Activities Committee; Displaced Persons legislation; Immigration; Communist espionage accusations; Proposed Bill that would take US citizenship away from Communists; Refugees; Rent Control Bill; Wood Labor Bill; Walter's resignation from the American Bar Association; North-south service at the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Airport; U.S. Aid to China; Bill to combat juvenile delinquency; Polio;

Repository Details

Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository

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