Christian William Ramseyer Papers

Collection

Identifier: MsC0132

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Scope and Contents

Most of Ramseyer's papers were destroyed after his death. This collection consists primarily of correspondence, court opinions, reports, scrapbooks, and speeches from his years in Washington, D.C. Some recurring topics are monetary stabilization, inheritance taxes, and farm relief. The correspondence includes letters from Clifford V. Gregory, Charles E. Hearst, and Henry A. Wallace. Processed by Robert M Hedges, August, 1967

Dates

Creation: 1904-1943
Creation: Majority of material found within 1920-1939

Creator

Ramseyer, Christian William (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Extent

2.75 Linear Feet (Photographs: Box 2; Oversized scrapbooks)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Attorney, Congressman, and U.S. Court of Claims commissioner from Iowa. Correspondence, clippings, court records and opinions, and speeches.

Method of Acquisition

The papers of Congressman Christian William Ramseyer came as a gift to the library in 1967 from his daughters, Mrs. James (Jane K.) Cameron, Jr., and Mrs. Frederick (Barbara R.) H. Walton, Jr.