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In addition to the papers of Everett M. Dirksen and Robert H.
Michel, The Center houses small collections of papers, artifacts,
oral histories, and miscellany donated by others. Most of these
materials related to Dirksen.
The papers of Harold H. Velde number among The Center's additional
collections. Velde served in the House seat vacated by Dirksen
in 1947 and then assumed by Michel after Velde's retirement in
1956. The 10.5 linear feet Velde collection documents Harold
Velde's career in the House of Representatives and as a special
agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Although
the collection is fragmentary, it contains insightful documents
on the House Un-American Activities Committee, which Velde chaired
in 1953.
In September 2003, Congressman Ray LaHood announced his intention
to donate his papers to The Center.
A list of collections open to researchers follows:
| Collection Number |
Name/Series Title |
Number of Finding Aid Pages |
| 1 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969) Collection,
ca. 1900-70
1160 linear shelf feet |
See below |
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Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Appointment/Guestbooks, 1965-70
4.0 linear shelf feet |
4 pp |
| |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969) Collection,
Chicago Office file, 1880-1972
99 linear shelf feet |
74 pp |
| |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Clippings File, 1930-70
7 linear shelf feet |
2 pp |
| |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Dirksen Information File, 1933-1976
1 linear shelf foot |
1 p |
| |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Films, 1951-69
944 films |
2 pp |
| |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Legislative File, 1933-1970
23.75 linear shelf feet |
104 pp |
| |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Memorabilia, 1918-1974
633 items |
1 p & index |
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Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
National Republican Senatorial Committee Papers, 1949-1959
2.5 linear shelf feet |
9 pp |
| |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Notebooks, 1932-1969
4 linear shelf feet |
43 pp |
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Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Photographs, ca. 1860-1975
4,759 unique photographs |
3 pp |
| |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Public Works file, 1931-1970
55.5 linear shelf feet |
133 pp |
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Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Remarks and Releases, 1941-1969 6.0 linear shelf feet |
135 pp & index |
| |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Republican Congressional Leadership File, 1952-69
1.5 linear shelf feet |
15 pp |
| |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Republican National Convention (1968) Papers, 1956-1969
1.5 linear shelf feet |
5 pp |
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Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Papers
Working Papers, 1857-1969
41 linear shelf feet |
85 pp |
| 2 |
Eisenhower, Dwight D.: Papers as President
of the United States, 1953-1961 (Ann Whitman), Legislative
Meeting Series, 1952-1960
1 linear shelf foot |
39 pp |
| 3 |
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972), Correspondence
with Everett M. Dirksen (1896-1969), 1945-1969
1 folder |
2 pp |
| 4 |
Hoover, Herbert Clark (1874-1964), Correspondence
with Everett M. Dirksen (1896-1969), 1948-1964
1 folder |
1 p |
| 5 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Oral
History
Interview Transcripts, 1968-1969
1 folder |
2 pp |
| 6 |
Johnson, Lyndon Baines (1908-1973), Correspondence
with Everett M. Dirksen (1896-1969), 1953-1968
1 folder |
2 pp |
| 7 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Letter
to James G. Duggan, 1969
1 folder |
1 p |
| 8 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Letters
to Sister M. Ancilla, 1962-1969
1 folder |
1 p |
| 9 |
Ford, Gerald Rudolph, Jr. (1913- ),
Remarks at the Everett McKinley Dirksen Forum at Bradley
University, 1976
1 folder |
1 p |
| 10 |
Goldman, Sidney J., Collection, 1939-1970
1 folder |
1 p |
| 11 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Letter
to W. R. Howard, 1968
1 folder |
1 p |
| 12 |
"E.M.D." (A Song)
1 folder |
1p |
| 13 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), American
Legion Membership Record
1 folder |
1 p |
| 14 |
A History of the Ancient Accepted Scottish
Rite in Illinois, 1966
1 folder |
1 p |
| 15 |
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865), Death Notice,
1865
1 folder |
1 p |
| 16 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Statue
of Dedication, 1976
1 folder |
1 p |
| 17 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), "If
a Man Die, Shall He Live Again?", 1966
1 folder |
1 p |
| 18 |
"Congressman: a Case History," 1943
1 folder |
1 p |
| 19 |
Martin, Vernon, Collection 1944-75
1 folder |
1 p |
| 20 |
Ermentrout, J.C., Collection 1952-67
1 folder |
1 p |
| 21 |
Beckwith, Robert Todd Lincoln, Autograph,
1977
1 folder |
1 p |
| 22 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969) and
Mike Mansfield (1903- ), Photograph, 1966
1 folder |
1 p |
| 23 |
Watson, James Eli (1863-1948), Letters, 1904-40
1 folder |
1 p |
| 24 |
Menton, Sherman (1890- ), Letters, 1949-55
1 folder |
1 p |
| 25 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Voting
Record, 1942-68
1 folder |
1 p |
| 26 |
Dirksen Brothers Bakery, Photographs ca.
1925
1 folder |
1 p |
| 27 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Letter
to Virginia M. Sanborn (1907-1977), 1950
1 folder |
1 p |
| 28 |
Gaither, Otto S. ( - ), Letter, 1938
1 folder |
1 p |
| 29 |
Dirksen, Louella Carver (1899-1979), Photograph,
1977
1 folder |
1 p |
| 30 |
Dredge Boat Insurance Correspondence, 1923
1 folder |
1 p |
| 31 |
Velde, Harold Himmel (1910- ), Collection,
1901-1965
10.5 linear shelf feet |
14 pp |
| 32 |
Everett McKinley Dirksen Congressional Leadership
Research Center, Seminar on Congressional Archives, 1976
1 folder |
1 p |
| 33 |
"A Photographic History: Why America Won
the War," compiled and edited by Ray Oscar Randall and
John Sydney Baxter. (Chicago & N.Y.: Union Book and
Publishing company, 1921)
1 folder |
1 p |
| 34 |
Baker, Howard H., Jr., Republican National
Convention Remarks, 1976
1 folder |
1 p |
| 35 |
Everett McKinley Dirksen congressional Leadership
Research Center, Dedication, 1975
11 folders |
1 p |
| 36 |
"Marigolds' Everett Dirksen," ABC Radio 1976 |
1 p |
| 37 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Correspondence
with Ethel Gerdes, 1949
1 folder |
1 p |
| 38 |
Dirksen, Louella Carver (1899-1979), Interview
Notes, 1970
1 folder |
1 p |
| 39 |
THE DAILY PANTAGRAPH (Bloomington, Illinois)
Dirksen Clippings File, 1929-73.
4 folders |
1 p |
| 40 |
Dirksen, Everett, McKinley (1896-1969), Clippings
and Postcards, 1966-67.
1 folder |
1 p |
| 41 |
Dirksen, Louella Caver (1899-1979), Photograph,
ca 1978
1 folder |
1 p |
| 42 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Photographs,
n.d.
2 folders |
1 p |
| 43 |
Lucas, Scott Wike (1892-1968), Collection,
1945-50
1 folder |
1 p |
| 44 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Clipping,
1933 |
1 p |
| 45 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Scrapbook,
1932-75. |
1 p |
| 46 |
Arends, Leslie Cornelius (1895- ), Collection,
n.d., 1981
2 folders |
1 p |
| 47 |
Everett McKinley Dirksen Congressional Leadership
Research Center, Cornerstone-Laying Ceremony, 1973
1 folder |
1 p |
| 48 |
Campaign Memorabilia, 1932-68
1 folder |
1 p |
| 49 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Voting
Records, 1953-58
3 folders |
1 p |
| 50 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Letters
to Charles J. Blum, 1941-44
1 folder |
1 p |
| 51 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Letter
to Mrs. A.H. Aagaard, 1963
1 folder |
1 p |
| 52 |
Armstrong, Haskell R., Collection, 1932-61
1 folder |
2 pp |
| 53 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Photograph,
n.d. |
1 p |
| 54 |
Dirksen, Louella Carver (1899-1979), Clippings,
1930-79
12 folders |
1 p |
| 55 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Scrapbook,
1965
1 folder |
1 p |
| 56 |
Six, Sybil (Mrs. Fred), Collection, 1938-78
2 folders |
1 p |
| 57 |
Brodie, Howard, Collection, 1964
1 folder |
1 p |
| 58 |
Columbia Photograph, ca. 1918
1 folder |
1 p |
| 59 |
Building the Constitution by Irving
Dillard, 1978
1 folder |
1 p |
| 60 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Photograph,
n.d.
1 folder |
1 p |
| 61 |
"Marigold Polka," 1980
1 folder |
1 p |
| 62 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Letters
to Pekin United Way, 1959-1968
1 folder |
1 p |
| 63 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Letter
to Robert W. Leu, 1958
1 folder |
1 p |
| 64 |
McNaughton, F. F., (1890-1982), Collection,
1938-68
1 folder |
1 p |
| 65 |
White, J. Kay, Collection, 1966-76
2 folders |
1 p |
| 66 |
Xanos, Ted P., Collection, 1953-70
1 folder |
1 p |
| 67 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Letter
to Victor Smith, 1964
1 folder |
1 p |
| 68 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Estate
1969
3 folders |
1 p |
| 69 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), Patent,
1918-69
1 folder |
1 p |
| 70 |
Dirksen, Everett McKinley (1896-1969), "Prayer
in Public Schools," 1966
1 folder |
1 p |
| 71 |
Gomien, John and Glee, Oral History Interviews,
1980
1 folder |
1 p |
| 72 |
Hruska, Roman L., Oral History Interviews,
1981
2 folders |
1p |
| 73 |
Lohmann, Martin B., ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM: MARTIN B. LOHMANN, MEMOIR (Springfield:
Sangamon State University, 1980)
1 folder |
1 p |
| 74 |
Preston, Roy S., Oral History Interview,
1980
1 folder |
1 p |
| 75 |
Rainville, Harold, Oral History Interview,
1974
1 folder |
1 p |
| 76 |
Rainville, Harold, Interview Notes, 1970
1 folder |
1 p |
| 77 |
Torcom, Jean E., Interviews, 1970-71
4 folders |
1 p |
| 78 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Interviews, 1968-69
1 folder |
1 p |
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Rindone, Lisa, "Everett Dirksen: Rhetorician, Politician,
and Patriot in Civil Rights," 1981
1 folder
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1p
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| 80 |
Dirksen, Louella,
Letter to Dorothy Doan, n.d. |
1p |
| 81 |
Ross, Justina, Collection,
n.d. – 19751 folder |
1p |
| 82 |
Carver, Lillian Bruder,
Photograph, n.d.1 folder |
1p |
| 83 |
Dirksen, Everett
M., Campaign Photographs and Artifacts, 19681 folder |
1 p |
| 84 |
Dirksen, Everett
M., Pencil Sketch, 19681 folder |
1 p |
| 85 |
Puckett, Herman G.,
Collection, 1933-697 folders |
1 p |
| 86 |
"Welcome President
Ford" Button, 19751 folder |
1 p |
| 87 |
Dirksen Center Cornerstone-Laying
Ceremony Photographs, 19731folder |
1 p |
| 88 |
Lucas, Scott, Campaign
Items, 19501 folder |
1 p |
| 89 |
Dirksen, Everett
M., Slides, 1965-731 folder |
1 p |
| 90 |
Pekin’s Second
Reformed Church, Photograph, n.d.1 folder |
1 p |
| 91 |
"The Meaning
of the Hoover Report," 19491 folder |
1 p |
| 92 |
"E.M.D.," Sheet
Music, n.d.1 folder |
1 p |
| 93 |
O’Connor, Len,
Interviews with Everett M. Dirksen, 1964-674 folders |
1 p |
| 94 |
"Bits & Pieces"1
folder |
1 p |
| 95 |
Pekin High School
Debate Program, 19131 folder |
1 p |
| 96 |
Pekin High School
Commencement Program, 19131 folder |
1 p |
| 97 |
Horn, Stephen, Notes
on Civil Rights Meetings, 19642 folders |
1 p |
|
98 |
Joint Senate-House Republican Leadership Press Conference
Audio Tapes, 1963-69
1 folder |
1 p |
| 99 |
Dirksen Campaign Rain Hat, 1962
1 folder |
1 p |
| 100 |
Ehrlicher, Virginia, Collection, 1956-73
3 folders |
1 p |
| 101 |
Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House,
1963
1 folder |
1 p |
| 102 |
Cosmopolitan Club of Pekin, 1973
1 folder |
1 p |
| 103 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Miscellany, 1912, 1964
1 folder |
1 p |
| 104 |
Dirksen, John Frederick, Photograph, ca. 1860 |
1 p |
| 105 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Photographs, 1956, 1962
1 folder |
1 p |
| 106 |
Kriegsman, Florence, Collection, 1961-64
1 folder |
1 p |
| 107 |
Baker, Danice Joy Dirksen, Wedding Announcement, 1950
1 folder |
1 p |
| 108 |
Republican National Convention, Delegate Pass, 1968
1 folder |
1 p |
| 109 |
Swibold, Barbara, Collection, 1961, 1967
1 folder |
1 p |
| 110 |
"Peter Doone" Manuscript,
n.d
2 folders. |
1 p |
| 111 |
Everett M. Dirksen Dinner Program, 1966
1 folder |
1 p |
| 112 |
Neumiller, Harry J., Collection, 1944-69
2 folders |
1 p |
| 113 |
"Dirksen for Governor," Envelope,
1940
1 folder |
1 p |
| 114 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Stamp Items, 1973-75
1 folder |
1 p |
| 115 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Campaign Folders, 1950-62
1 folder |
1 p |
| 116 |
Michel, Robert H., Christmas Cards, n.d. -1993
1 folder |
1 p |
| 117 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Patronage Files, 1964-68
12 folders |
1 p |
| 118 |
Peoria Sesquicentennial Celebration Brochure, 1968
1 folder |
1 p |
| 119 |
Robinson, Joseph Taylor, Materials, 1932-37
1 folder |
1 p |
| 120 |
"Gallant Men" Performance,
1992
1 folder |
1 p |
| 121 |
Simpson, H.S., Correspondence, 1933-46
1 folder |
1 p |
| 122 |
"Dirksen: The Baker
Boy from Illinois"
13 folders |
1 p |
| 123 |
Meinick, W. Steve, Collection, 1968-81
1 folder |
1 p |
| 124 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Photograph, n.d.
1 folder |
1 p |
| 125 |
Cushing-Martin Library, Stonehill College, Dirksen Papers,
1938-66
1 folder |
1 p |
| 126 |
House of Representatives Gallery Pass, 1937
1 folder |
1 p |
| 127 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Graveside Photographs, 1969
1 folder |
1 p |
| 128 |
Davidson, Sidney D., Collection, 1950-81
6 folders |
1 p |
| 129 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Telephone Conversations with Lyndon
B. Johnson, 1963-65
2 folders and 51 audio tapes |
1 p |
| 130 |
Douglas, Paul, Letter, 1965
1 folder |
1 p |
| 131 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Fundraiser, 1967
1 folder
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1 p |
| 132 |
Houston, Ruth Blanche, Scrapbook, 1926-76
1 folder |
1 p |
| 133 |
"Everett McKinley
Dirksen: Twentieth Century Cicero"
1 folder and 2 audio tapes |
1 p |
| 134 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Miscellaneous
1 folder |
1 p |
|
135 |
"The Life of Everett
Dirksen"
1 folder |
1 p |
| 136 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Interview, ca. 1965
1 folder and 2 VHS tapes |
1 p |
| 137 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Photographs, 1962-69
1 box |
1 p |
| 138 |
"Salute to Robert
H. Michel"
2 folders and oversize proof sheets |
1 p |
|
139 |
Clark, Robert M., Letter, 1970
1 folder |
1 p |
| 140 |
Dirksen, Joseph, Receipts, ca. 1900-20
1 folder |
1 p |
| 141 |
Anderson, Earl L., Collection, 2002-03
1 folder |
1 p |
| 142 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Military Service Record, 1919
1 folder |
1 p |
| 143 |
Gomien, John, Photographs and Certificate, 1951-68
1 folder |
1 p |
| 144 |
Dirksen, Everett M., Letter to Olga Velde, 1918
1 folder |
1 p |
| 145 |
Roberson, Everett M., Collection, 1938-45
7 folders |
1 p |
| 146 |
Michel, Robert H., Campaign Materials, 1979-92
7 folders
and approximately 8 linear shelf feet of tapes |
1 p |
| 147 |
Dirksen, Everett M., FBI Files
0.5 linear shelf feet |
1p |
| 148 |
Sawhill,
Robert A. "Election Eve with Ev," November
7-8, 1950 |
1p |
| 149 |
"Washington Perspective" Featuring Everett
Dirksen, 1967 |
1p |
| 150 |
Rainville, Harold E., Papers, 1939-83 |
2p |
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