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Description

To establish a select committee and an advisory commission to conduct a full and complete study and investigation of the national cemetery system.

Author/Creator

Florence P. Dwyer, New Jersey Representative of the 89th Congress, 2nd session

Recipient

Congress, Committee on Rules

Creation Date

July 21, 1966

Creation Date

7-21-1966

Document Type

Paper

Location

Washington, D.C.

Collection

Florence Price Dwyer was the second woman–and first Republican woman–elected to Congress from New Jersey. She served in the House from January 3, 1957 to January 3, 1973. She was an advocate for women’s rights and a critic of the Vietnam War. Dwyer’s papers include records of public service, correspondence with peers and constituents, printed material, and memorabilia documenting her career as a member of the United States Congress. The congresswoman frequently corresponded with the residents of Essex and Union counties about the legislation of the mid-twentieth century within the federal and state government.

Inventory Location

Bay 2, Column 9, Public Service, Box 1

Rights

This collection is open to the public for research use. Copyright remains with Kean University. Credit this material. Personal photographs may be made for research purposes. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to the Special Collections Research Library and Archive at keanscrla@kean.edu.

Publishing Repository

Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University

H. RES. 925

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