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Newspaper articles explaining the Walter-McCarran Act and amendments the writer wanted made to it; Many wanted to make amendments to the quota system.

Correspondence is against Emergency Immigration. Those writing are for restricted immigration and other practices that would limit immigration into the United States. Many are upset over President Eisenhower's decision to allow 240,000 refugees into the United States.

List of names and addresses of residents of Pennsylvania who were naturalized as US citizens March 1959. Newspaper and Time magazine cutouts are included. Correspondence to Walters includes people who are experiencing difficulty in their families due to citizenship status after the expiration of the Refugee Relief Act of 1953. Correspondence also to learn more about Walter's immigration policy.

Anti-immigration statements are included, asking to keep quotas closed. Correspondence from Jewish leaders in the US express concern for immigration laws and quotas as they believe they are in place to keep Jewish people out of the US. Overall material is in support of Walter's immigration act or a proposal of amendments for the act.

Correspondence expressing approval for emergency legislation for 240,000 immigrants to enter the US. Correspondence also includes concern for refugees and conditions in countries where refugees are coming from.

Correspondence regarding Walter's speech in front of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, showing support. Majority of letters are from the 15th congressional district of PA.

Transcript of the address made by Walter at the 66th National Congress, Sons of American Revolution included. Copies of the Sons of the American Revolution magazine discussing congressional matters included. Walter's response to the Presidents changes to immigration laws that impacted the Walter-McCarran act.

Letters written in support of the Presidents Refugee relief act and call for edits to be made to the Walter-McCarran Act

Letters written by civilians against the emergency immigration and urging for Walter's to oppose.

Receipts, correspondence and letters are all regarding Walter's speech made at the P.O.S.A or related issues.Some media sent to Walter's is against his immigration policy.