Leo A. Hoegh Papers

Collection

Identifier: MsC0098

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Scope and Contents

The papers of Leo A. Hoegh document his political career with five linear feet of manuscripts dating from 1929 to 1978. Comprised primarily of speeches, there are also correspondence files, campaign literature, photographs, clippings, audio tapes of interviews, and film footage from his term as Governor of Iowa. Civil defense is the main topic of the speeches although some concern taxes. The correspondence includes letters from Dwight D. Eisenhower and Fred Schwengel.

Dates

Creation: 1929-1978

Creator

Hoegh, Leo A. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Extent

5.00 Linear Feet

Photographs in Boxes 1 and 8; Film/Video in Boxes 8 and 9; Audio material in Box 9. other_unmapped

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Governor and state representative from Iowa, federal official. Papers comprised primarily of speeches relating to civil defense; there are also correspondence files, clippings, and photographs regarding his governorship.