Stennis, John C. (John Cornelius), 1901-1995

Scope and Contents This series is arranged chronologically and alphabetically by congressperson’s last name within the chronological arrangement. The dates include 1948-1988.The Congressional Correspondence Series contains Stennis’ correspondence with members of the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives, and associates of both Houses, including chaplains, secretaries and the House of Representatives Doorkeeper.The correspondence is mostly personal in nature,...

Scope and Contents This series contains information about the Civil Rights era. Specific subjects include the James Meredith case, the Freedom Riders, Hospital desegregation, the Voting Rights Act, busing, and education, ranging from the years 1947-1972. The material is arranged chronologically or by subject.The Correspondence Sub-Series is composed of General Correspondence, Memos and Topical Correspondence. General Correspondence includes letters sent and received by Senator Stennis and his staff...

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This series contains material regarding visitors to Senator Stennis’s office. The material is arranged chronologically and covers the years 1954 to 1982. It includes a guestbook.

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This series contains material related to various subjects, including constituent correspondence, photos, and memos. Materials are arranged chronologically, then alphabetically. The dates range from 1948-1988.

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This series contains material related to various legislative measures and bills. It is arranged alphabetically by subject of legislation. Subjects include agriculture, appropriations, armed services, Congress, and finance, among others.

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This series contains material related to various legislative measures and bills. It is arranged alphabetically by subject of legislation. Subjects include foreign affairs, interior and insular affairs, interstate and foreign commerce, judiciary, labor and public welfare, public works, and more.

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This series contains general material and correspondence about the Library of Congress. The material is arranged chronologically and spans the years 1966-1968.

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This series contains letters of recommendation written by Sen. Stennis for young individuals seeking admission to United States military academies. They are arranged chronologically and then alphabetically by last name. The date range is 1951-1969.

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This series contains information regarding numerous subjects connected to the state of Mississippi spanning the years 1947-1987. The materials are arranged chronologically. Subjects include education, insurance, commissions, boards, agencies, and public welfare, among others.