Speeches, addresses, etc.
Found in 331 Collections and/or Records:
James/Health Thank Overton, 1978-03-23
95th (1977-1979)
Jap W. Blankenship's December 10Th Letter To Commissioner Thompson Regarding The Possibilities Of Mr. Charles V. Delaney Assuming The Position Of Director Of The Land
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Kiowa Business Committee Resolution #84-04
98th Congress (1983-1985)
Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
The Lee Collection is a small collection of 24.67 linear feet. It consists most of correspondence, speeches, and scrapbooks which include programs, clippings, publications, and additional correspondence. The material ranges in date from before Lee’s service as a Representative and Senator till after, though the bulk of it is during his tenure as a congressman. A well-known orator, Lee’s speeches are the highlight of the collection.
Legislative Schedule: October 22-26, 1973
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: David N. Henderson, thanking James for his support in his election to the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee Chairmanship, 1975-01-20
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: Dexter Sutterfield to Hon. James Jones expressing concern about the proposed 5% pay increase for federal employees. Sutterfield argues that federal workers do not have expense accounts like Congress and depend on their salaries for their livelihood. He points out that the private sector has given larger pay increases in recent years and urges Jones to overturn President Ford's proposal. Jones responds, thanking Sutterfield for his letter and informing him that a resolution disapproving the President's recommendation has been favorably reported by the Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee. If passed, the pay increase for federal employees will be 8.66% instead of 5%. Jones appreciates Sutterfield's concern and assures him of his willingness to be of service as his Representative., 1975-09-08 - 1975-09-11
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter: from Bill Dawson to James R. Jones about Seminole Freedmen Land Rights: A Congressional Debate , March 12, 1981
The letter is from Bill Dawson, an attorney at law, to Congressman James Jones regarding the entitlement of Seminole Freedmen to judgment funds. Dawson provides information and materials supporting the inclusion of Freedmen in the distribution of the award. He also questions the necessity of extending the Capitol building and argues against further expenditure on it.
Letter: from Catherine A. Freeman to Congressman James R. Jones urging support for bill H.R. 3942, which would provide compensation for rural letter carriers. Freeman argues that the current pay system for rural letter carriers is inadequate and that allowing them more flexibility in their schedules would improve the service they provide to rural America. Congressman Jones responds, thanking Freeman for her letter and stating that he will consider her views if further legislative action is taken on the bill., 1975-04-28
93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Letter from Charles Black expressing concern for the safety of tribal leaders and suggesting increased security measures., 1972-10-13
92nd Congress (1971-1973)