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Factors Contributing To Continuing Democratic Victories In Some Southern House Districts, 1994–2008, Dillon Mccormick

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The American South went through a period of political transition in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This transition reached its climax after the 1994 elections, after which Democrats ceased to hold the majority of House seats in the South, never to regain that strength. However, Democrats continued to win a decent share of House seats in the South after 1994, with about 40% of Southern House seats being won by Democrats until the 2010 elections, after which Democrats shrunk to a much smaller minority.

This paper analyzes the factors that allowed some Democrats to continue to be elected …

Teaching Apportionment, Charles M. Biles

IdeaFest: Interdisciplinary Journal of Creative Works and Research from Cal Poly Humboldt

No abstract provided.

Crossland, Edward, 1827-1881 (Sc 3097), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3097. Autobiographical sketch by Edward Crossland, Democratic Congressman from Kentucky, in which he provides details about his public and political career. The sketch omits any reference to his Confederate military service.

Connecticut's Fourth Congressional District: History, Politics, And The Maverick Tradition, Gary L. Rose

Sacred Heart University Press Books

Connecticut's Fourth Congressional District: History, Politics, and the Maverick Tradition is a case study of one of the most unique congressional districts in the United States. Located in Fairfield County, the fourth district is a bedroom community close to New York City. The district's close proximity to Wall Street, the tendency of the district's constituents to elect free-thinking congresspersons, and the wealth and celebrity status of many district residents have resulted in a setting which can be described as an anomaly in the larger context of congressional politics. Contents: Introduction -- Connecticut's Fourth Congressional District: geography and demographics -- A …

0574: Autograph Book, 1851-1855, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection contains one autograph book that has been divided in sections titled, “President and Cabinet”, “Senate”, and “House of Representatives” and contains dates between 1851 and 1855. Notably, the book contains the signatures of the following persons: Millard Fillmore, William A. King, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, and others falling into the previously mentioned groups. Also included in the book is handwritten and illustrated sheet music for the following songs: Canción patriótica (the Argentina national anthem, notes on the page dedicate it to “Jaime B. Bowlin”) and a song “For Miss Virginia Bowlin” (James Bowlin’s wife’s middle name).

The Ursinus Weekly, February 15, 1973, Charles Chambers, Judith James, Joseph Van Wyk, John T. Fidler, Carol Abbott, Marilyn Harsch, Robert Vietri, Ruthann Connell, Robert A. Searles

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Girls win first meet in new Elliott Pool • 1973 Arts Festival has much to offer • Student Union to open Monday, February 19 • Editorial: Monday to Thursday • First Semester Dean's List • Film review: The Philosopher king • Meistersingers plan busy Spring series • Mermaids sink Temple • U.C. hosts soccer tourney • Win some; Lose one • Bears un-hooped • Forfeits costly; Bear matmen split

Memorial Program For United States Congressman Frank Fellows, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Bill Mincher narrates a program following the sudden passing of United States Representative Frank Fellows of Bangor, Maine. The program includes recorded comments of Robert Hale, Senator Margaret Chase Smith, Governor Frederick G. Payne and excerpts of speeched by Frank Fellows. Aired at 7 p.m., August 27, 1951.

Joint Resolution From The Williston Township Farmer's Union Regarding Garrison Reservoir Pool Level, October 14, 1945, Williston Township Farmer's Union

William Langer Papers

This joint resolution dated October 19, 1945, from the Williston (North Dakota) Township Farmer's Union, lists several reasons why the Union is "unalterably opposed" to the operation of the pool of the Garrison Dam at a maximum level that exceeds 1830 feet above sea level. Reasons include the flooding of bottomlands, the loss of local revenue from farming, and a lack of impartial hearings conducted within the affected areas.

This resolution contains handwritten signatures and dates.

John J. O'Connor Scrapbook #5, John J. O'Connor

John J. O'Connor Collection

Pages from scrapbook containing newspaper articles and other documents related to the political career of John J. O'Connor. John Joseph O'Connor (November 23, 1885 – January 26, 1960) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

John J. O'Connor Scrapbook #4, John J. O'Connor

John J. O'Connor Collection

Pages from scrapbook containing newspaper articles and other documents related to the political career of John J. O'Connor. John Joseph O'Connor (November 23, 1885 – January 26, 1960) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Francis T. Maloney, June 6, 1933, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Documents, 1919-1938

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Francis T. Maloney, dated June 6, 1933. Within, Wilson writes Maloney on the potential vote on matters involving veteran assistance.

John J. O'Connor Scrapbook #3, John J. O'Connor

John J. O'Connor Collection

Pages from scrapbook containing newspaper articles and other documents related to the political career of John J. O'Connor. John Joseph O'Connor (November 23, 1885 – January 26, 1960) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

John J. O'Connor Scrapbook #2, John J. O'Connor

John J. O'Connor Collection

Pages from scrapbook containing newspaper articles and other documents related to the political career of John J. O'Connor. John Joseph O'Connor (November 23, 1885 – January 26, 1960) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

John J. O'Connor Scrapbook #1, John J. O'Connor

John J. O'Connor Collection

Pages from scrapbook containing newspaper articles and other documents related to the political career of John J. O'Connor. John Joseph O'Connor (November 23, 1885 – January 26, 1960) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Memorandum On The Appropriation Bill Of 1912, May 14, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Organization of the State Department

The document is a typed memorandum from the Assistant Secretary of State concerning the Appropriations Bill that recently passed the House of Representatives.

Notes On The Appropriation Bill Of 1912, May 13, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Organization of the State Department

The document is a carbon copy of typed notes regarding the House of Representatives passing an appropriation bill guaranteeing immense changes to the State Department that would return the office to its state before the re-organization.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Jacob Sloat Fassett, May 11, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Jacob Sloat Fassett concerning the appointment of Arthur E. Valois to a position in the diplomatic service.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Jacob Sloat Fassett, April 22, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Jacob Sloat Fassett concerning the appointment of Arthur E. Valois to an international position.

Letter From Richard M. Johnson Enclosing Several Letters From Citizens Of Doctor John N. Wren Of Cincinatti, Dated January 27, 1836., Richard Mentor Johnson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Johnson, a representative of Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives, writes and encloses several letters from highly respectable citizens of Doctor John N. Wren of Cincinnatti, for Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and requests acknowledgement if there are any vacancies, dated January 27, 1836.