HUBERT H. HUMPHREY:

An Inventory of His Personal and Family Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society

Manuscripts Collection

Part or all of this collection is restricted.
For details, please see restrictions.


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Creator: Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978, creator.
Title:Personal and family papers.
Dates:1883?-1982.
Language:Materials in English.
Abstract:Correspondence, legal documents, financial records, cards, memorabilia, clippings, sound and visual materials, and other materials pertaining to the personal lives of Humphrey and his family.
Quantity: 48 boxes and 4 partial boxes.
Location:See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

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Correspondence, legal and personal documents of various sorts, financial records, printed materials, cards, awards and other memorabilia, newspaper and magazine clippings, sound and visual materials, and other materials pertaining to the personal and private lives and activities of Hubert Humphrey, Muriel Humphrey, their children, and other family members.

Although few files are directly concerned with Humphrey’s senatorial or vice presidential activities, much of the correspondence is of a political nature or is conducted with political associates and with organizations active in public affairs. Also included are family letters; genealogical materials; files on income taxes, real property including the Humphrey homes, investments, and contributions; greeting cards and letters; photographs and audiocassettes; files on gifts received and sent; well-wishes during his various illnesses and hospitalizations; files on organizations and events of which Humphrey was a member or sponsor; and a variety of awards, tributes, commendations, honorary degrees, and other personal memorabilia.

There are also some files of the Humphrey Family Advisory Committee (1978-1982), including minutes and related papers and files on tributes and memorial activities; correspondence, minutes, financial reports, and miscellany stemming from Humphrey’s service on the Encyclopedia Britannica board of directors (1969-1970); files on the education institutions (Macalester College and the University of Minnesota) with which he was involved, especially during 1969-1970; and files on the creation and endowment of the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota.


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Expand/CollapseARRANGEMENT

These records are organized into a number of somewhat overlapping sections, by topic or type of material.

These documents are organized into the following sections:

Personal Papers, 1919-1978
Humphrey Family Advisory Committee, 1978-1982
Citations, Awards, and Tributes
Gifts Files, 1965-1977
Memberships/Sponsorships, 1947-1977
Health Correspondence, 1969-1978
Posthumous Materials, 1978
Encyclopedia Britannica Files, 1960-1976
Humphrey Institute Files, 1977-1978
Educational Institutions, 1962-1977 (bulk 1969-1970)


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Expand/CollapseADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Access Restrictions:

Access to the portion of the papers in the personal and family files that are less than 80 years old requires written permission. The Encyclopedia Britannica, educational institutions, and Humphrey Institute files are not covered by the restrictions.

Use Restrictions:

Quotation or publication, beyond the fair use provisions of the copyright law, from those papers also requires written permission. News releases, clippings, photographs, commonly available publications, and like material of a public nature are excluded from these restrictions, as per contract, June 3, 1991.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Hubert H. Humphrey Papers. Personal and Family Papers. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession number: Many, see separate Humphrey, Hubert H. accession file.

Processing Information:

No individual box numbers were assigned.

Catalog ID number: 99006951607010429


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Note to Researchers: To request materials, please note the location shown below.

Expand/CollapsePERSONAL PAPERS, 1919-1978

Boxes 1-3 and part of Box 4 of this section comprise a set of alphabetical subject files. The remainder is only partially organized, and materials of a given sort or pertaining to a given topic may be found scattered throughout. Of particular note in this section are biographical data, personal documents, and various other background files on Humphrey; a variety of memorabilia from his service as mayor, Senator, and Vice President; his statements about the Vice President’s duties; information on his home town of Doland, South Dakota; files on family vacations; correspondence with and data on various relatives; genealogical data on the Humphrey and related families; Humphrey’s income tax returns (1942-1967), transcripts of interviews with Humphrey and Max Kampelman by the JFK Oral History Project, and samples of the Humphrey family’s Christmas cards over the years.


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148.A.18.8FPersonal Alphabetical, 1919-1978:
A.
Andreas, Dwayne O.
Personal Political: Attacks on Humphrey.
B.
Background [Humphrey’s].
Biographies.
Correspondence with Chester Bowles.
Boy Scouts.
Post card written by Humphrey to his grandmother as a child.
Billy Bye & Company.
C.
Certificates: Birth, Baptism, Marriage, Death.
Chestnut, Jack.
Chicago 7.
Chief Leading Feather.
Civil Rights Speech, 1948.
Civil Rights Bill, 1964.
College Credits and Diplomas.
Communist Party.
Connell, Bill.
Credit Cards, Club Memberships, Passes, etc.
D-E. 2 folders.
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148.A.19.1BF.
Freeman, Orville, Jane and Family.
G.
Fred Gates.
Estate of Fred Gates.
Greene, Nancy.
H.
Handwriting Analysis, Horoscope, Coat of Arms, etc.
Honorary Grandpa: Jennifer Halmrest.
Inaugural: Johnson-Humphrey.
Inaugural (Tickets): Carter-Mondale.
J.
Jennifer, David (of London).
K.
Kampelman, Max.
L.
Lawsuits.
Lecture Bureaus.
License Plate Collectors.
Louisiana State University.
M.
Mayoralty.
Military Service.
N.
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148.A.19.2FNew Deal Notes Made by Humphrey.
O.
P.
Passport Material.
Pearson Interview.
Photographs/Portraits.
Q.
Quotes/Anecdotes.
R.
Religion.
Rock Throwing Incident, 1966.
S.
Mrs. George Schaa.
Senate.
Senator’s Salary.
South Dakota: Friends, Teachers.
South Dakota: Doland. 3 folders.
T.
Tailors.
Tuxedo Incident.
U.
V.
Vice President’s Duties.
Vice President Office Space.
Vice President Office Souvenirs List.
Vice President Secret Service Detail.
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148.A.19.3BVice President: Residence.
Vacation Spots and Invitations.
Vacations, 1955-1968. 7 folders.
Voting Residence.
W. and Waverly Area.
Waters, Herb.
Personal: Family, approximately 1962-1978:
Diane and Kris Indseth, 1975-1977.
Ralph and Bonnie Gosch, 1975.
Harriet Humphrey, 1967-1977.
Humphrey, Dr. Harry B.
Ralph Humphrey, 1960-1967.
Mother and Dad Humphrey, 1976-1977.
Buck Family, 1975.
Merle Buck, 1975.
Relatives: Lists.
Relative/Genealogy Inquiries, 1971-1978. 2 folders.
Relatives, 1973-1977. 4 folders.
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148.A.19.4FHumphrey Genealogy Records. 2 folders.
Relatives, 1962-1963.
Relatives, 1971-1972.
Trip to Norway: Relatives/Kristiansand. January 5-9, 1969.
Personal Financial, approximately 1942-1970s:
Stock. 23 folders.
Individual folders (some empty) for various corporations.
Stocks: Recaps and Miscellaneous.
Includes lists.
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148.A.19.5BIncome Tax, 1942-1967. 23 folders.
1976 Minnesota Income Tax.
Cards: Membership, Credit, etc.
Lake Property, 1949-1951.
House, Minneapolis, 1945-1950.
Wills, Insurance, Estate Planning, 1960.
Richfield Property, 1952-1955.
Chevy Chase House and Furnishings, 1965-1966. 2 folders.
Waverly Residence, 1965-1968. 5 folders.
550 N Street, S.W.
Harbour Square Residence, 1967-1968. 2 folders.
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148.A.19.6FPersonal Miscellaneous:
Shattuck School, 1958-1968. 2 folders.
National Banks (Riggs National Bank?), 1965.
Landkamer, Richard, 1965.
Humphrey Birthday, 1969. 2 folders.
Lists: General, Political.
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150.A.2.2FPhotographs, 1964-1969.
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148.A.19.6FPictures.
Christmas Greetings.
Personal Correspondence:
Paulucci, Jeno.
Dogole, S. H.
Kampelman, Max.
Levine, Len.
McGrann, Bill. 2 folders.
Rosenberg, Marvin.
Connell, Bill.
Rudy Boschwitz.
Robert Cerney.
Humphrey Institute for International Study of Cancer, 1977.
Humphrey Personal.
Assorted statements, memos, and letters, regarding political and social activities.
John F. Kennedy Oral History Project.
Includes transcript of interview with Humphrey.
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148.A.19.7BGreek Decoration, 1956-1957?
James T. Farrell Correspondence, 1966-1969. 4 folders.
Christine Humphrey Funeral Guest Book and Cards, 1973.
Guest Book, Mrs. Humphrey’s Teas, 1970.
Guest Book, unidentified, 1974.
Art Correspondence.
Antique Cars Correspondence.
Christmas Cards, 1953-1963. 11 folders.
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148.A.19.8FChristmas Cards, 1964-1977. 14 folders.
Samples of Christmas Cards, 1951-1977.
FBI Reports.
Personal Memorabilia.
Favorites (Miscellaneous Requests for).
Flu, 1968.
Guardianship, Diane and Ralph Gosch, 1950-1967.
Favorite Recipe.
Job Offers, 1968-1970.
Lists: Weddings, Birthday Parties, Graduations, Inaugural, etc.
Personal Files: Assorted political miscellany, 1947-1957?
Humphrey Scholarships, 1957?
Assist: Humphrey, Ralph, 1953?
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148.A.20.1BAds: Paid and Rejects, 1957-1960. 4 folders.
Commendations, 1964-1977. 8 folders.
Health: Thank Yous.
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148.B.9.5BAd Rejects, 1965-1973. 5 folders.
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148.B.9.6FBirthday Greetings, 19569-1974.
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148.B.9.7BBirthday Greetings, 1975-1977. 3 folders.
Wedding Anniversary, 1972-1977. 3 folders.
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148.B.9.8FCondolences On death of Humphrey’s mother, 1973.
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148.B.9.9BPersonal Correspondence, December 1939-January 1947.
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148.B.10.11BPersonal Correspondence, January 1947-December 1948. 9 folders.
Family Papers, 1906-1975.
Includes Humphrey’s parents’ wedding announcement (1906), his marriage license (1936), and several diplomatic passports.
Letter, Harry B. Humphrey to Hubert, Jr., September 5, 1934.
Humphrey Personal: Family Correspondence, 1958-1966.
Personal/Family Letters, 1968.
Personal Correspondence: Ambassadors and Foreign Dignitaries, 1968.
Humphrey Personal: Relatives (General), 1970.
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148.B.10.10FPersonal and Family Miscellany:
Original box was labeled “Family-Transition Office.” May have been accumulated by Eiler Ravnholt for biographical purposes.
Eiler Ravnholt: Humphrey Boyhood (interviews?).
Assorted personal and political correspondence, 1940s. 2 folders.
Ralph Humphrey letter, March 5, 1932.
Family letters returned from Eiler Ravnholt?
Sannes family history booklet.
Humphrey Personal: Immediate Family, 1955-1958.
Birth certificate, Humphrey’s father.
Oral history interview transcript, Max M. Kampelman with Humphrey for John F. Kennedy Library, December 14, 1964.
150 pages, carbon copy. With transmittal letter, Charles T. Morrissey to Eiler Ravnholt.
Humphrey Personal, 1951.
Humphrey Personal: Humphrey Family, 1952.
Humphrey Family (Senator’s Mother), 1953-1954.
Humphrey Family (Immediate Family Letters), 1953-1954.
Humphrey Family (General), 1953-1954.
Humphrey Sr. Business, 1941-1944.
Humphrey Relatives and Friends, 1940s.
Expansion file of personal and family letters, 1940s.
Index to tape recordings? 1 volume.
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148.B.10.15BHubert and Muriel Humphrey and Family Papers:
Pierce Family: Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1886-1903.
Buck Family: Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1912-1936. 2 folders.
Hubert H. Humphrey, Sr., Papers:
Estelle Humphrey Borthwick Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1922-1935.
Bruell & Henderson, Legal Correspondence, 1928-1940.
Humphrey Drug Store, Huron, S.D., 1932-1948. 9 folders.
Correspondence, price lists, advertisements, tax statements, and related papers and miscellany.
Hubert H. Humphrey, Jr., Papers:
Correspondence, 1929-1940. 2 folders.
Speeches and writings, undated, 1935-1936.
Membership and other cards, printed items, and miscellany, 1927-1938.
Pharmacy notebooks, 1930s. 3 folders.
Pharmaceutical book, Denver, 1933. 1 volume.
Hubert and Muriel Humphrey Papers:
Dewey and Hazel Van Dyke correspondence and miscellaneous papers, 1938-1978.
Family correspondence, 1934-1935. 2 folders.
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148.B.10.16FHubert and Muriel Humphrey correspondence, 1936-1977. 9 folders.
Correspondence and greeting cards: Hubert, Muriel, and their children, undated, 1941-1978. 2 folders.
Newspaper clippings, speeches, printed materials: Political campaigns, 1947-1968. 2 folders.
Official papers: Correspondence, invitations, programs, and related materials, 1949-1978.
Items of note include: note from Irene Busch Serkin, wife of pianist Rudolf Serkin (undated); personal note from Jackie Kennedy (Aug. 24, 1964); personal note from Bess Truman (Aug. 28, 1967); personal note from Margaret Truman Daniel (1968); Senate luncheon program signed by Betty Ford, Happy Rockefeller, and Senate wives (April 22, 1975); L.S. from President Jimmy Carter (March 4, 1977); personal note from Rosalyn Carter (May 31, 1977).
Muriel Humphrey’s Trips: Russia and China, 1958, 1969, 1972, and 1974. 3 folders.
Miscellaneous Papers, undated, 1950s-1970s.
Newspaper Clippings, 1943-1978.
Muriel Humphrey Scrapbook, 1920s-1930s. 1 volume.
Contains correspondence and photographs of events, including their wedding.
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145.C.10.3BHubert and Muriel Humphrey and Family Sound and Visual Materials, undated, 1883?-1980.
Photographs, including snapshots, of Hubert and Muriel Humphrey, their family and friends, and, to a lesser extent, their public and political activities, as well as a drawing of and several audiocassettes relating to Hubert Humphrey.
Black and white and color photographs and snapshots of the Humphrey and Sannes families (Hubert’s family), undated and 1883?-1930s; the Buck and Pierce families (Muriel’s family), undated and 1880s-1930s; the Hubert and the Muriel Buck Humphrey family, including children and grandchildren, and friends, 1940s-1975; and, to a lesser extent, the Humphreys' public and political activities, 1940s-1977. These materials also include a small, undated pen and ink drawing of Hubert Humphrey and several audiocassettes pertaining to him, undated and 1979-1980.
Photographs:
Humphrey and Sannes families, undated, 1883?-1930s.
Hubert’s family.
Buck and Pierce families, undated, 1910s-1930s.
Muriel’s family.
Hubert and Muriel Humphrey family and friends, 1940s-1975. 4 folders.
Hubert and Muriel Humphrey public and political activities, undated, 1940s-1977.
Photograph Album: "The Humphreys, by Sid Glanzer," 1930s-1949.
Oversize photographs: Hubert and Muriel Humphrey public and political activities, 1948-1956?
Drawing of Hubert Humphrey, undated.
Audiocassettes:
Fraser School project: Purchase of Humphrey property at Waverly, Minnesota, undated.
Interview of Muriel Humphrey by David Susskind for TimeLife movie project, 1979? 2 audiocassettes.
Interview of William J. Connell, executive assistant to Humphrey, April 1979. 4 audiocassettes.
Speeches given at Hubert H. Humphrey Dinner, Lancaster House, June 19, 1980.

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Expand/CollapseHUMPHREY FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 1978-1982

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148.B.10.16FMinutes and Related Papers, 1978-1981. 3 folders.
Humphrey Tributes: Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1978-1982:
Cancer Ball, Delano, Minnesota.
Cancer Insurance Issues.
Gold Medal Presentation, Washington, D.C.
Humphrey Inaugural Flight: TWA Twin Cities International Airport.
Humphrey Memorial Scholarship, Cloquet (Minn.) High School.
Humphrey Memorial Seminar Series: Overseas Development Council.
Humphrey National Art Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Humphrey National Marathon Walk.
Humphrey Occupational Resource Center, Boston.
Humphrey Photo Watches.
"Happy Warrior" Balloons.
Historic Markers in Wallace, Doland, and Huron, South Dakota.
"I Can Do It!": K & H Publishing.
Institute of Preventive Medicine, Laniado Hospital, Israel.
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148.B.11.1BMotion picture on Humphrey: 20th Century-Fox and Time-Life, 1978-1980. 4 folders.
Newark Hadassah Cancer Benefit.
Recruitment and Training Program.
Richard Allen Award for 1978.
Rivlin-Wendy Ross Sculpture.
"Service to Freedom" Award, Minnesota Bar Association.
Shaker Heights Program for Retarded Athletes.
Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution.
Thomas (Bruce) Sculpture.
Twin Cities Public Television Proposal.
University of Florida Democrat of the Year Award.
Washington vs. Hollywood: Humphrey Celebrity Games.
Weintraub: Humphrey Cancer Research Center, Israel.
Westside CB Club Benefit, Delano, Minn.
Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, Smithsonian.
Young Democrats Annual Humphrey Memorial Award Dinner, New York City.
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers regarding Memorials and Tributes, 1978-1981. 3 folders.

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An assortment of certificates of election and appointment, initiation certificates, congratulatory and commendatory letters, certificates of appreciation, honorary memberships and citizenships, honorary doctorates, state and federal legislative resolutions, commemorative memorabilia, and the like, as well as various tributes and memorials to Humphrey following his death in January 1978.


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148.B.9.5BAwards and Tributes:
Mostly lists.
A Tribute to Hubert H. Humphrey: 25 years of national service (1949-1974), April 5, 1974.
Awards and Honors List, 1956-1978. 2 folders.
Awards, 1948-1976.
Citations, 1955-1958.
Awards/Citations, 1964, 1970-1973. 5 folders.
Awards, 1977-1978.
Honorary Degrees.
Hubert H. Humphrey Memorials.
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148.B.10.11BTributes and Memorials:
Funeral folder, January 16, 1978.
Hubert H. Humphrey: a commemorative, April 8, 1978.
Stationery of The National Tribute to the Honorable Hubert H. Humphrey.
Letter of tribute to Humphrey sent to Mrs. Humphrey from Benjamin E. Lippincott, professor emeritus, University of Minnesota, February 3, 1978.
Memorial letters and statements, comp. by Timothy A. Curtin, 1978.
Miller, Diane M. W. Sermon: "Compromise is not a Dirty Word: Recollections of Hubert H. Humphrey," March 12, 1978.
Text, Leo Cherne presenting IRC Freedom Award to Humphrey, August 4, 1977.
Poem, "The Man from Minnesota," by Joe Glazer, June 27, 1978.
Letter, Anwar El-Sadat to Dr. Caroline Westerhof, February 1978.
Sent to Russell Fridley, Minnesota Historical Society, by Norman Sherman, January 31, 1983.
Reprints, Meet the Press program retrospect on Humphrey, January 27, 1980.
Memorial song, by Cathy Schrupp, 1978.
From Warren Spannaus Papers. With acknowledgment letter from Spannaus.
Citations, Awards, and Certificates:
The following items are all contained in 1 folder.
Initiation into Theta Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, to "Hubert H. Humphries, Jr.," February 2, 1940.
Certificate of election, mayor of Minneapolis, June 18, 1945.
Congratulatory letter for cooperation with Freedom Train exhibit, U.S. Attorney General Thomas C. Clark, March 8, 1949.
Speech congratulation letter, Harry S Truman, May 9, 1950.
Thank-you for hospitality at ADA convention, Ernst Reuter (mayor of Berlin), March 21, 1951.
Certificate of election as U.S. Senator, November 29, 1954.
Photocopy of oath of office, January 5, 1955, with certifying letter, April 13, 1955.
Certificate of election as U.S. Senator, November 30, 1960.
Kennedy half-dollar, mounted on transmittal letter by Lyndon B. Johnson, March 24, 1964.
Citations, Awards, and Certificates:
The following items are all contained in 1 folder.
Citation for service, Alabama League of Aging Citizens, undated.
Honorary membership, Orlando Amateur Radio Club, undated.
Flight certificates, to Humphrey and Mrs. Humphrey, as guests in presidential helicopter, August 28, 1964.
Honorary license, New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, September 13, 1964.
Honorary citizenship certificates and key, Hot Springs National Park, to Humphrey and Mrs. Humphrey, September 17, 1964.
Honorary citizenship certificate and key, Miami Beach, August 3, 1965.
Certificates of appreciation, National Press Club, March 11 1966, June 20, 1968.
Honorary citizenship certificate, State of Mississippi, by Mississippi State Conference of NAACP, January 3, 1969.
Honorary membership, American Society for Information Science, October 3, 1969.
Certificate of appreciation, Austin Jaycees, September 18, 1970.
Membership certificate, "Robin Hood’s Merrie Band," September 28, 1970.
Honorary doctorates:
The following items are all contained in 1 folder.
American University, undated.
University of Massachusetts (presentation letter only), 1964.
Syracuse University, 1965.
Michigan State University, 1966.
University of Hawaii, 1966.
Gannon College, 1966.
Morehouse College, 1969.
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150.A.2.2FEditorial cartoons on Humphrey death, January 1978:
The following items are all contained in 1 folder.
"Now that H. H. is gone, who in Washington is going to look after our rights?," Los Angeles Times, Interlandi, January 17.
"In case you’re wondering, Hubert, the top spot here is not an elected position!" Denver Post, Keefe. undated.
Farewell to an old friend, Springfield (Mo.) Leader-Press, Palmer, January 16.
A monument to H. H., Austin American Statesman, Sargent, January 15.
"One of my favorite nephews … always trying to improve your old Uncle," The Christian Science Monitor, Le Pelley, January 16.
He left his mark, Los Angeles Herald-Examiner, Hubenthal, January 16.
"The Boss wants you to know that he’s just pleased as punch with your performance!," Tulsa Tribune, Simpson, undated.
National monument to Humphrey, NEA, Lane, undated.
Departure of a valiant friend, The Republic, Manning, January 16.
"A Hubert Humphrey … with a list of reforms," The Philadelphia Inquirer, Washington Post Writers Group, January 17.
Uncle Sam looking at casket, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Maples, undated.
Citations, Awards and Certificates:
The following items are all contained in 1 folder.
Certified copy of P.L. 48 c138, to furnish emergency food aid to India, with photo of signing ceremony, July 12, 1951.
With photograph of signing ceremony.
Appointment to read Washington’s Farewell Address, February 2, 1956.
Signed by Richard M. Nixon.
Certificates of election as majority whip of U.S. Senate, 1961, 1963.
Signed by Richard M. Nixon.
Peace Corps quote, with signed message by Sargent Shriver, January 28, 1964.
Commendation from lieutenant governor of California, May 19, 1976.
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150.A.2.4Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians proudly present O-GE-MA NAH- GUAN-E-GWON-ABE (Chief Leading Feather), August 8, 1975.
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150.A.2.2FResolution congratulating Humphrey on election as U.S. Vice President, Oregon Senate, January 15, 1965.
Resolutions on Humphrey death, January 1978.
From accession no. 11,278, boxes 8-9:
The following items are all contained in 1 folder.
Portrait, from Goddard Space Center computer, undated.
Congressional founding member, United States Capitol Historical Society, approximately 1963.
Life member of national advisory board, Volunteers of America, April 14, 1964.
Federalist founders award, United World Federalists, June 12, 1964.
Member, Order of the Paul Revere Patriots, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, October 22, 1964.
Red carpet arrival certificate, Blue Grass Airport, Lexington, Kentucky, October 27, 1964.
Certificate of appreciation, United States Capitol Historical Society, December 22, 1964.
Member, Hamilton Builder Bonnets (Hamilton, Canada), May 31, 1965.
Honorary life member, Federated Pharmaceutical Service Guild of Australia, June 15, 1965.
Resolution of thanks, U.S. Senate, September 23, 1965.
Honorary doctor of laws, University of Minnesota, June 1966.
Honorary doctor of laws, Clark University, October 12, 1966.
Cartoons, Jerry Fearing.
One original, autographed; two proofs (2 copies each).
Certificate of appreciation, Kajima Institute of International Peace, 1969.
Bound. in Japanese and English. Acc. no. 11,278.
Citations, Awards, and Certificates, miscellaneous:
The following items are all contained in 1 folder.
Honorary pharmacist certificates: Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico.
Certificate of appreciation, National Farmers Union, March 18, 1964.
Honorary member, Special Libraries Association, June 3, 1969.
Ceremonial copy of proclamation commemorating birthday of Thomas Jefferson, April 13, 1976.
Signed by Gerald R. Ford.
Photograph montage, Capitol College of Pharmacy, undated.
Includes Humphrey.
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150.A.2.4Letter of appreciation, Humphrey as Senate majority whip, August 8, 1961.
Framed. Signed by numerous senators.
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144.A.8.7BBox of Humphrey bookplates.

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Expand/CollapseGIFTS FILES, 1965-1977

Primarily correspondence. For some of the earlier years, cards indicating receipt of gift, sender, and nature of gift are included.


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148.B.10.14FGifts Received, 1965-1966.
Correspondence regarding. Some from 69A5936 (no box number).
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148.A.16.7BGifts Received, 1965-1968.
For each year, files are general (miscellaneous) and by categories, including Christmas, clothing, sculpture, foreign dignitaries, paintings, food, recordings.
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148.A.16.8FGifts Received, 1968-1971.
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148.A.17.1BGifts Received, 1971-1976.
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148.A.17.2FGifts Received, 1977.
Gifts Sent, 1966-1976.
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148.A.17.3BBooks Received, 1971-1976.
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148.A.17.4FBooks Received, 1977.
Autobiographies Autographed and Sent.
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148.A.17.5BMiscellaneous:
Miscellaneous gift files. 7 folders.
Gifts Received from Foreign Governments, 1966-1968.
Foreign Gifts List to GAO, 1974.
Official Gifts to Foreign Dignitaries, 1964-1968.
Gifts Sent, 1967. 2 folders.
Christmas Gifts received and sent, 1966-1968, 1977. 5 folders.
Deliveries, Miscellaneous, 1965-1970. 5 folders.

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Expand/CollapseMEMBERSHIPS/SPONSORSHIPS, 1947-1977

Correspondence and printed materials regarding the various organizations, institutions, and events of which Humphrey was a member (either dues-paying or honorary) or for which he served as a sponsor or contributor. Also included is correspondence regarding organizations or projects he chose not to join or sponsor.

Many membership files are organized alphabetically by name of organization. There are also general files, arranged chronologically, of membership acceptances and refusals.


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148.A.20.1BMemberships/Sponsorships to interfile:
Dues Paying Memberships.
Waverly Boosters Club Inactive.
American Political Science Association.
Progressive Magazine.
National Housing Conference.
Mayor’s Commission on Human Relations.
Junior Chamber International.
Elks Club.
Democratic Club of the District of Columbia.
Chicago Journeyman Plumbers.
American Association of University Professors.
American Newspaper Guild.
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148.B.9.4FHumphrey Personal Contributions, 1952-1977. 24 folders.
Contribution Rejects/Regrets, 1953-1968. 18 folders.
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148.B.9.5BContribution Rejects/Regrets, 1968, 1972-1977. 4 folders.
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148.A.15.6FOrganizations:
AAA-Fraser School.
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148.A.15.7BFriendship House-Minnesota Club.
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148.A.15.8FMinnesota Conservation Federation-Rural America, Inc.
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148.A.16.1BSchools-Youth Concerned.
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148.A.16.2FInactive Memberships. 2 folders.
General, 1960-1968, 1972. 7 folders.
Honorary Memberships, 1965-1968.
Memberships, etc. Accepted:
1964. 2 folders.
1965. 7 folders.
1966. 7 folders.
1967.
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148.A.16.3B 1967.
1968. 2 folders.
1969.
1970.
1971. 2 folders.
1972. 2 folders.
1973. 5 folders.
1974.
1975.
1976.
To interfile, 1969-1977. 2 folders.
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148.A.16.4FMemberships etc. Accepted, 1977. 2 folders.
Memberships etc. Regretted, 1960-1969.
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148.A.16.5BMemberships etc. Regretted, 1970-1977.
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148.A.16.6FWoodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (Board of Trustees), 1969-1972.
International Study Project (Holmes Group), 1969-1970.

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Expand/CollapseHEALTH CORRESPONDENCE, 1969-1978

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148.A.20.7BGet Wells, 1974.
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148.A.20.8FGet Wells, 1974.
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148.B.9.1BHealth/Get Well, 1969-1977.
Cancer Patients, Groups, Appliances, etc., 1976-1978.
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148.B.9.2FIllness, 1976-1977.
Hospitalization, 1977.
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148.B.9.3BCancer Cure.
Cancer Encouragement.

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Expand/CollapsePOSTHUMOUS MATERIALS, 1978

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148.A.20.2FCondolences.
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148.A.20.3BCondolences: VIP, Friends.
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148.A.20.4FClippings.
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148.A.20.5BTributes.
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148.A.20.6FTributes and Services.

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Expand/CollapseENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA FILES, 1960-1976

Correspondence, minutes, financial reports, and miscellany, largely for the period during which Humphrey served on the Encyclopedia Britannica board of directors (1969-1970). The file also includes correspondence with Encyclopedia Britannica publisher William Benton that predates Humphrey’s official affiliation with the company.


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148.A.10.4FCorrespondence: William Benton, 1960-1974. 8 folders.
Correspondence, General, 1969-1970:
Connell.
Curtis.
Everote.
Hoffman.
Swanson.
Miscellaneous.
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148.A.10.5BMiscellaneous. 3 folders.
Board Meetings, 1969-1970. 8 folders.
Gifts and Orders, 1969-1973. 6 folders.
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148.A.10.6FFinancial Reports, 1969-1970. 13 folders.
Includes invoices.
Miscellaneous, 1969-1976. 12 folders.
Mainly 1969-1970.

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Expand/CollapseHUMPHREY INSTITUTE FILES, 1977-1978

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148.A.10.8FAdministrative Operations.
“Amistad”-Kennedy Center.
Announcement, July 28, 1977.
Building Plans (letters and photographs).
Contributions from Governments.
Creation.
Executive Committee. 2 folders.
Form Letters-List of Contributors.
Fund-raising. 2 folders.
General Correspondence.
Humphrey-Mondale Endowed Award.
Handouts.
Labor Contributors.
Salute to Humphrey, December 2, 1977.
Correspondence, A-Z, 1977-approximately February 1978.

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Expand/CollapseEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, 1962-1977 (BULK 1969-1970)

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148.A.10.7BMacalester College:
Faculty Correspondence, A-Z, 1969-1970. 2 folders.
Correspondence and Miscellany, 1969-1970.
Humphrey Seminar, 1969-1970.
Humphrey Telephone Calls, 1969.
World Press Institute, 1969-1970.
College Action, 1970.
Macalester Seminars, 1969-1970.
Humphrey Endowed Professorship, 1965-1977.
University of Minnesota:
U of M Faculty, A-Z, 1969-1970.
U of M Seminars, 1969.
Includes speech texts.
Humphrey Fellowship Fund, 1962-1970.

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