Archival Finding Aids
Title
Don Edwards Congressional Papers
Dates
1963-1994
Collection Number
MSS-1995-01
Abstract
Don Edwards Congressional Papers document his thirty-two year tenure (1963-1995) in the United States House of Representatives (Calif.). Elected in 1962 (D), Edwards represented San José, Gilroy, and Morgan Hill, and parts of Milpitas and other unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. During his 32-year career, he represented voters from the 9th District (1963-1975), the 10th District (1975-1993), and the 16th District (1993-1995). The papers include biographical material, speeches, committee files, hearings and reports, press releases, newspaper clippings, photographs, slides, office files, correspondence and memorabilia. The collection consists of five series: Series I: Personal; Series II: Legislative Files; Series III: Public Relations/Press Files; Series IV: Office Files; Series V: Constituent Files.
Document Type
Finding Aid
Upload Date
2006
Recommended Citation
The Don Edwards Congressional Papers, MSS-1995-01, San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives.
Indexing Terms
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Edwards, Don, 1915- United States. Congress. House. Democratic Party (U.S.) United States. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs United States. Civil Rights Restoration Act United States. Fair Housing Amendments Act Legislators -- United States Civil rights -- United States Veterans Affairs -- Law and legislation -- United States United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989 United States -- Politics and government -- 1989-1993 California -- Politics and government -- 1951-