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Clyde L. Herring Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0068

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Scope and Contents

The papers of Clyde L. Herring date from 1932 to 1942, and consist of two linear feet of manuscripts that are chiefly comprised of speeches, with some correspondence. Topics range from neutrality and national solidarity to the Democratic conventions and congressional mail.

UP Addendum 2013 at g03Ms6

His grand daughter, Victoria Herring, (Victoria Herring, 4331 Greenwood Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312; 515-255-4475; vlh@herringlaw.com) sent us some materials inthe summer of 2014. These were put int he gifts room (above). In fall, she sent us another packet of materials, which dealt with her own involvement in the ERA. I gave these materials to the Iowa Women's Archives. jlr 10/13/2014

2019 UP Addendum at s1:17:5

Dates

  • Creation: 1931-1942
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1933-1937

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply; please consult Special Collections staff for further information.

Extent

2.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Governor and U.S. Senator from Iowa. The papers primarily consist of political speeches and correspondence on topics ranging from neutrality to the Democratic conventions.

Method of Acquisition

These papers were given to the University of Iowa Libraries by his son, Clyde E. Herring in 1959.

Genre / Form

Geographic

Occupation

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)