Congressional Papers of Kansas Congressman Myron V. George, 1950-1959
Collection Summary
| Title: | Congressional Papers of Kansas Congressman Myron V. George, 1950-1959 |
| Call Number: | MS 73-05 |
| Size: | 2.5 linear feet |
| Acquisition: | Gift of Mrs. Myron V. George |
| Processed By: | MDH, 11-15-1973; Reprocessed by SMC, 12-3-1997; MN, 10-2008 |
| Note: | Collection stored in off-site facility. Contact Special Collections regarding retrieval. |
| Restrictions: | None |
Literary Rights
Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.
Restrictions
None
Content Note
From 1950 to 1959, Myron V. George represented the people of Chanute and its vicinity in the U.S. House of Representatives. Files, photographs and newspaper clippings relating to his work, legislation, voting record, and election campaigns are included. Many of the documents in this collection contain information about dams and flood control in Kansas.
Biography
Myron Virgil George (1900-1972) was born in Erie, Neosho County, Kansas, January 6, 1900; attended the grade schools and graduated from Labette County High School at Altamont, Kansas; enlisted in April 1917 and served in the United States Army with rank of corporal until discharged in May 1919; learned the printing trade on the Altamont Journal, published by his father; owner and publisher of the Edna Sun from 1924-1941; officer with Kansas State Highway Commission, 1939-1950; elected as a Republican to the 81st Congress, November 7, 1950, in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Herbert A. Meyer and at the same time was elected to the 82nd Congress; reelected to the three succeeding Congresses, and served from November 7, 1950, to January 3, 1959; unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1958 to the 86th Congress; engaged in public relations in the transportation and construction fields; resided in Parsons, Kansas, until his death there April 11, 1972; interment in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. (Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.)
Detailed Description: Series Listing
| Series 1 | Box 1-Box 3 FF 9 | Subject Files |
| Series 2 | Box 3 FF 10-Box 4 FF 1 | Photographs |
| Series 3 | Box 4 FF 2-Box 5 FF 2 | Newspaper Clippings |
| Series 4 | Box 5 FF 3-Box 6 | Memorabilia |
Detailed Description: Box and Folder Listing
Series 1 ‒ Subject Files
| Box 1 | FF 1 | Big Hill Creek Dam and Reservoir, 1955-1957. |
| Box 1 | FF 2 | Biographical Sketches of Myron George |
| Box 1 | FF 3 | Election and Political Material: 1956. |
| Box 1 | FF 4 | Election and Political Material: 1956. |
| Box 1 | FF 5 | Election and Political Material: 1956 and 1958 Campaign Speech Kit |
| Box 1 | FF 6 | Election and Political Material: 1956-1958 |
| Box 1 | FF 7 | Flood Control File: General 1956-1957. |
| Box 1 | FF 8 | Flood Control File: Army Engineers |
| Box 1 | FF 9 | Flood Control File: Big Hill Creek |
| Box 1 | FF 10 | Flood Control File: Comparison, Toronto and Fall River Reservoirs 10/20/58 |
| Box 1 | FF 11 | Flood Control File: Council Grove, Marion and Cedar Point Dams |
| Box 1 | FF 12 | Flood Control File: Elk City (Table Rock) |
| Box 1 | FF 13 | Flood Control File: John Redmond Dam |
| Box 1 | FF 14 | Flood Control File: Strawn Dam |
| Box 1 | FF 15 | Flood Control File: Toronto Dam |
| Box 2 | FF 1 | Flood Control File: Walnut Basin System Project |
| Box 2 | FF 2 | Flood Control File: Walnut River Preliminary Examination Report, $20,000 1957 Budget Request |
| Box 2 | FF 3 | Highway Act 1956 |
| Box 2 | FF 4 | Highways: Bureau of Public Roads, 1958 |
| Box 2 | FF 5 | Kansas Ordinance Plant, 1957-58 |
| Box 2 | FF 6 | Labor Rackets Committee, 1958 |
| Box 2 | FF 7 | Legislation Introduced by Myron V. George, 1956-58 |
| Box 2 | FF 8 | Legislation Introduced by Myron V. George, 1957-58, File 2 |
| Box 2 | FF 9 | Organizational Analysis and Vote History of the 3rd Congressional District, 1952 and 1956 |
| Box 2 | FF 10 | Personal |
| Box 2 | FF 11 | Social Security Legislation, 1958 |
| Box 2 | FF 12 | Speech Material for Myron V. George |
| Box 2 | FF 13 | Strawn Dam, 1956-58 |
| Box 2 | FF 14 | 3rd District Postmasters and Rural Carriers |
| Box 3 | FF 1 | Toronto and Fall River Dams, 1955-57 |
| Box 3 | FF 2 | Toronto Dam, 1954 |
| Box 3 | FF 3-7 | Voting Records, 1950-58 |
| Box 3 | FF 8 | Water Control, 1957-58 |
| Box 3 | FF 9 | Water Control Legislation, 1957 |
Series 2 ‒ Photographs
| Box 3 | FF 10-12 | Photographs |
| Box 4 | FF 1 | Photographs: New York Metropolitan Area Arterial, Waterfront and Beach Projection Projects, 1957 |