Unusual Finds in Legislative Records

Archivists from the National Archives talked about historically interesting finds that were found in the archives. Topics included a denial … read more

Archivists from the National Archives talked about historically interesting finds that were found in the archives. Topics included a denial of pension for Alexander Hamilton’s widow, fights for and against universal suffrage in the 1800s, prohibition efforts by Congress for D.C., Clifford K. Berryman’s editorial cartoons, and subcommittee investigations on the role of comic books in crime. They answered questions from the audience. close

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  • Christine Blackerby Specialist National Archives and Records Administration->Center for Legislative Archives
  • Martha Grove Archivist National Archives and Records Administration
  • Jessie Kratz Archivist National Archives and Records Administration
  • Katie Wilmes Coordinator National Archives and Records Administration->Public Programs
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Unusual Finds in Legislative Records

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Program ID:
288096-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 09, 2009 | 2:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Aug 10, 2009 | 8:23am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Aug 09, 2009 | 2:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 09, 2009 | 8:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 10, 2009 | 2:23am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 10, 2009 | 8:23am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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