1950 and Later, 1939-1959 and undated
Subseries 2 deals largely with Tydings' 1950 failed bid for re-election to the U. S. Senate. Campaign records and correspondence show Tydings trying to round up support from such diverse groups as doctors, Catholic War Veterans, and labor among others. Files from the Gillette Committee investigating the 1950 Senate election in Maryland as well as those that Tydings and his staff assembled on the subject are also included here.
The remainder of the subseries reveals Tydings' continuing interest in both state and federal politics. Documents include files kept on the Maryland State Legislature, his participation at Democratic rallies, and correspondence with prominent figures. Correspondents include Harry S. Truman, Adlai Stevenson, W. Grason Winterbottom, Guy Gillette, William Benton, Estes Kefauver, Stuart Symington, and J. Millard Tawes.
Arrangement is alphabetical by topic or individual.
Dates
- 1939-1959 and undated
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Extent
6.00 Linear Feet
Library Details
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