Subject Correspondence, 1966-1970, Undated
- Extent:
- 12.8 cubic ft.
- Scope and content:
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This series contains correspondence regarding specific subjects during Button's time as a U.S. Representative. Many of his constituents ask him for White House flags and agricultural yearbooks, but there are other notable topics as well. These include Albany's Arbor Hill neighborhood (attempts to better the community), General Electric, Laos, Cambodia, protest letters, requests for Congressional intervention, questions about HUAC, the Chicago 7, Vietnam, the Cold War, and President Richard Nixon.
This material is arranged by subject and is primarily incoming mail. Outgoing mail is located in Correspondence.
- Arrangement:
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Arranged alphabetically.
Contents
Using these materials
- Access:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- Collection restrictions:
- Access to the collection is unrestricted with the exception of one folder in series 2 and several individual folders in series 5 because of the large amount of personal records (medical and educational) contained in the files.
- Collection terms of access:
- The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.