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1. Irving Brant papers, 1910-1977

   37,000 items. 64 containers plus 1 oversize. 24 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Author, historian, and newspaper editor. Correspondence, memoranda, writings and speeches, research notes, and other papers reflecting Brant's career with various newspapers, in the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt, as a playwright, and his interest in James Madison.

2. Citizens' Joint Committee on National Representation for the District of Columbia records, 1926-1961

   2,100 items. 7 containers. 2.8 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Organization that lobbied for the passage of the Twenty-third Amendment to the Constitution allowing the citizens of the District of Columbia to vote in presidential elections. Correspondence with members of Congress, records of congressional hearings, publicity materials, lists of local groups backing the Twenty-third Amendment, and a file by state showing contacts made by the committee with leaders of the various state legislatures.

3. Women's Joint Congressional Committee records, 1920-1970

   6,200 items. 12 containers. 5.2 linear feet. 7 microfilm reels. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Correspondence, information forms, minutes, reports, financial records, membership lists, and printed material relating to the committee's work in monitoring and promoting legislation in the areas of social service and women's rights.

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