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Early Family History through 1929

Description
The collection consists of letters, photographs and clippings related to the life and political career of William Gibbs McAdoo. Much of the McAdoo correspondence deals with his public appearances and engagements as a U.S. senator and also his failed attempt at re-election in 1938. Also of interest is McAdoo's involvement with the first Pan-American flight in 1936 and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's campaign trip to California in July 1938. There are also materials related to McAdoo's involvement with the Liberty Bond Act during World War I and the construction and management of the Hudson River Tunnels.
Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date
1823-1992.
Call number
mssMcAdoo papers
Creator
McAdoo, W. G (1863-1941)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Gift of Doris Cross McAdoo, 10/26/1998.
Associated people
Floyd, Charles R. (1895-1972.)
Floyd, Sophie. (1871-1955.)
Ford, John Anson. (1800-1864.)
Hoover, J. Edgar (1882-1945.)
Hull, Cordell, (1856-1924.)
King, T. Butler
Roosevelt, Franklin D.
Wilson, Woodrow,
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