Kit Clardy papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains campaign materials, newspaper clippings, and weekly "Washington Reports," newsletters to Clardy's constituents describing his Congressional and committee work.
Dates
- Creation: 1950 - 1954
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Biographical Note
Kit Clardy (1892-1961) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1952 from Michigan's 6th District. He served one term and was defeated for re-election in 1954 by Donald Hayworth. During his term, Clardy served on the House of Un-American Activities Committee, concentrating his efforts on removing all Communist influences from American life. He brought a sub-committee to Michigan to investigate Communist activities in the state, particularly in the labor unions.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (, 3 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Gift of Mrs. Paul D. Bagwell, 1961-06-29. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
- Title
- Kit Clardy Papers
- Status
- 4 Published And Cataloged
- Date
- August 1965
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu