Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Abstract Parrish was an active Democratic leader for over sixty years. She worked with the Democratic Party at the local, state, and national level. Through her work, she gained many acquaintances with leading political figures such as Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. Her papers also include correspondence and informational materials on the workings of the Democratic Party. Some of the most extensive information deals with her work in the Federated Democratic Women of Ohio...

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Subseries I-D: Personality VIP Files (PVIP) may include photographs for specific “very important people” (frequently requested people). These have been separated out into their own special box(es), often a 3-ring binder box. Examples of PVIP files include Neil Armstrong, Charles F. Kettering, and the Wright Brothers.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The subseries Negatives by Subject includes photos of both topics and people. It consists primarily of large format (4” x 5”) black and white negatives in envelopes with original descriptions and dates, from the photographer. To a lesser extent, the subseries also includes some 120 negatives, 35mm negatives, and color negatives.These negatives may contain additional shots or views related to one that appeared in the newspaper. It is important to note that the date on the envelope...