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Howarth, Nelson O. (1911-1991): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tape et al
Identifier: O-H837

Scope and Contents

Howarth, former Springfield mayor and assistant state's attorney, discusses the city's efforts in the 1940's to eradicate gambling, graft and other vice problems. He discusses raids on gambling dens, the Good Government League, and the Committee to Study Traffic Problems.

1 tape, 75 mins., 16 pp. Interview by Jonelle B. Stock, 1973 RESTRICTED: material may not be quoted or cited without the Howarth's permission. See collateral file: interviewer's notes and photocopied photographs of Howarth. See also K383 John F. Kennedy Assassination ; H837.2* ; MC77 Nelson O. Howarth Papers

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Conditions Governing Access

RESTRICTED: material may not be quoted or cited without the Howarth's permission.

Extent

3.00 items

Language of Materials

English

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

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