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Contains 817 Results:

Tasto, Ben F. , 1942

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_35_0005
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter concerning an enclosed payment for William H. Murray's book, "Essays on Pocahontas and Pushmataha" and a complimentary copy of William H. Murray's book, "Agriculture for Beginners."

Dates: 1942
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Subject and Personality Materials / Tasto, B.F.

Letter from Murray to Ben Tasto about books on "Ethics"

, August 05, 1942

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_35_0006
Scope and Contents Murray responds to a request for book recommendations on ethics by stating that they have never read a book specifically on ethics, but have gained their understanding of ethics through observing human behavior and studying mental philosophy. They recommend analyzing one's own conduct and the conduct of others, avoiding blindly following trends, and considering the perspective of others. The writer also expresses skepticism towards modern writings on ethics and recommends a deep analysis of...
Dates: August 05, 1942
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Subject and Personality Materials / Tasto, B.F.

Tasto, Ben F. , 1942

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_35_0007
Scope and Contents

Typewritten letter praising William H. Murray's chapter on "Morals and Manners" from "The Finished Scholar." Requests recommendations for books on ethics, logic, and philosophy.

Dates: 1942
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Subject and Personality Materials / Tasto, B.F.

Tasto, Ben F. , 1943

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_35_0008
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter requesting recommendations for books on history, logic, and philosophy.

Dates: 1943
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Subject and Personality Materials / Tasto, B.F.

Tasto, Ben F. , 1946

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_35_0009
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter requesting recommendations for books on logical thinking.

Dates: 1946
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Subject and Personality Materials / Tasto, B.F.

Cumulative Suffrage, or an Equitable Electorate. Speech of William H. Murray in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1917

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 73
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_73_0000
Scope and Contents

Re: substitute to "Susan B. Anthony Amendment," classification of voters according to "talents" such as education, family ties, and patriotism, giving greater voting power to best element of citizenship. Printed. (12 copies).

Dates: 1917
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Speeches

Cumulative Suffrage, or an Equitable Electorate. Speech of William H. Murray in the U.S. House of Representatives, February 01, 1917

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 73
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_73_0001
Scope and Contents In the text, Honorable William H. Murray discusses the importance of protecting the family unit in society through laws and policies that promote civilization. He argues for a system of suffrage that rewards better citizenship, suggesting a "cumulative suffrage" system where each head of a family receives multiple votes. This system, he believes, would strengthen families, eliminate societal problems, and promote patriotism. Murray also addresses concerns about the voting power of different...
Dates: February 01, 1917
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection / Speeches / Cumulative Suffrage, or an Equitable Electorate. Speech of William H. Murray in the U.S. House of Representatives

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