Edward O. Lamb Collection on Estes Kefauver's 1956 Presidential Campaign

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MPA-0356

Staff Only

Collection of poltical correspondence and news clippings relating to Senator Estes Kefauver's presidential bid in 1956. Correspondence is between Edward O. Lamb, who was a member of the campaign, with Kefauver and Kefauver's speechwriter Charles Alldredge. The collection consists of 3 folders.

Dates

1952 - 1956

Language

The material in this collection is in English

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (One document box)

Additional Description

Biographical/Historical Note

Edward Lamb (April 23, 1901 – March 23, 1987) was an American businessman, broadcasting executive and labor lawyer. He is best known for having defended striking workers during the Auto-Lite Strike in 1934 and for successfully resisting the federal government's attempt to strip him of his broadcasting licenses during the McCarthy era.