Summary Information

Title: Lester R. Johnson Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1953-1964

Creator:

• Johnson, Lester R., 1901-1975

Call Number: La Crosse Mss BO; La Crosse Micro 17; Micro 1146; Audio 1201A; PH 3334; PH 3-7367; M64-392

Quantity: 18.0 cubic feet (46 archives boxes), 3 reels of microfilm (35 mm), 3 tape recordings, 24 photographs (2 folders), 1 poster (1 folder), and 21 films (16 mm negatives)

Repository:

Housed at the Special Collections & Area Research Center, Murphy Library, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

UW-La Crosse Murphy Library / La Crosse Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Papers of Lester R. Johnson, a former Democratic congressman (1953-1965), including correspondence from constituents, interest groups, and other legislators; subject files; newsletters, press releases, radio scripts (three in recorded form), speeches and statements; microfilmed clipping scrapbooks, photographs (many autographed), and a campaign poster. The files extensively document his interest in dairy marketing and price supports, soil and water conservation, wetlands and wildlife refuges, and the proposed Ice Age National Park.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-lx00bo

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