Presidential Poll Results: Southern Farmers' Preferences, 1948-05-14

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 42

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_1_6_42_0016

Scope and Contents

The text includes a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas to Malcolm Orchard, thanking him for a poll showing Democratic Party support in the South. Orchard responds with the results of the poll, which shows support for Truman and Eisenhower, especially among veterans. The text also includes a reprint of an article by Claud Scruggs analyzing the preferences of Southern farmers for the next President.

Dates

Creation: 1948-05-14

Creator

Thomas, Elmer, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1927-1951); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district (1923-1927); Member of the Oklahoma Senate (1907-1920), 1876-1965 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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