Current Ideas in 1939 State Legislatures
Scope and Contents
This collection includes much of Prescott's teaching and research material, including government documents from 1928 to 1967. There is a strong collection of material relating to local and national political campaigns, TVA, civil rights, communism, labor, military and World War II (including Nazi newspapers, and correspondence from students serving in World War II) and political figures. There is some correspondence between himself and Dr. Joseph Zimmerman with whom he co-authored the book, The Politics of the Veto Legislation in New York State (1980). Additionally, the papers include records from his service as a delegate in four Tennessee Constitutional Conventions held in 1953, 1959, 1965, and 1971.
Dates
- Creation: 1953-1971
Creator
- From the Collection: Prescott, Frank Williams, 1896- (Person)
Language of Materials
This collection contains materials in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 77.75 Linear Feet (134 Boxes)
Collection Area Details
Part of the Manuscripts Collection Area
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library
c/o Special Collections
600 Douglas Street
Chattanooga Tennessee 37403 United States
archives@utc.edu