Scrapbooks of Newspaper Clippings
Scope and Contents
The papers of Lester J. Dickinson consist of 3.5 linear feet of manuscripts dating from 1898 to 1955. Documenting his political career, the collection includes speeches, correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, clippings, and campaign material. Most of the material is from the 1920s and 1930s, while some of the photographs are from earlier years. L.J. Dickinson donated his papers to The University of Iowa Libraries in 1959. They are available for research by students and scholars.
Dates
- Creation: 1898-1955
Creator
- From the Collection: Dickinson, Lester Jesse (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. It is housed at an offsite location. Please allow two-three business days for retrieval and arrival to main library.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1.68 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-spec@uiowa.edu