The Collection includes the papers of three U.S. Congressional Representatives: Robert Winthrop Kean, Florence Dwyer, and Donald Payne Jr. Contents include records of public service; correspondences with peers, constituents, and lobbyists; memorabilia; and other printed material. Select items are available online. Visit the Reading Room at the Liberty Hall Academic Center for access to the collection.
Robert Winthrop Kean was a New Jersey–Republican who served in Congress from January 3, 1939, through January 3, 1959. Florence Price Dwyer was a New Jersey–Republican who served in Congress from January 3, 1957, through January 3, 1973. These two collections show what the mid-twentieth century was like during the tumultuous period that comprised World War II and the Vietnam War. At the time, social change and cultural issues such as civil rights, reproductive rights, and environmental conservation and protection were a precursor to ongoing issues in contemporary times. The Papers of Donald Payne Jr. are currently being processed.