Political, 1932-1999 and undated

This series includes files covering several important political battles which Ditzen either observed or took part in. These include the 1950 Maryland senatorial campaign in which her husband Millard Tydings lost the primary election to forces led by Senator Joseph McCarthy; and the 1956 Maryland senatorial campaign, in which Tydings was forced to withdraw due to poor health and Ditzen came very close to taking over the candidacy. It also includes file of letters between Joseph Davies and Millard Tydings on World War II-era international matters.

Arrangement is alphabetical by folder title.