University of Virginia Library

577. HOWARD W. SMITH PAPERS

ca. 30,000 items, 1933-60
Files and working papers of this Virginia congressman who represented the Eighth Congressional District for thirty-five years. Smith became a powerful figure as chairman of the Rules Committee and was a strong opponent of civil rights legislation. Included in the collection is much material related to civil rights legislation and segregation.
(Acc. 8731)