Scope and Contents

The collection contains scattered correspondence, etc, of Kansas U.S. Senators collected over the years by various individuals.

Overview

Robert F. Bennett served as Kansas State senator from 1965-1973; Bennett was later elected as the state's Governor, serving in that capacity from 1974-1978. This collection of his papers includes materials relating to Bennett's service on various legislative committees, correspondence with constituents, and related materials.

Overview The letters were written during the time Pomeroy was senator and deal with the following topics: biographical information for the Congressional Directory; requests for publications to be sent to individuals; and a reference letter. The majority of the letters concern moving the U.S. Land Office from Independence, Kansas, to Neodesha. In later correspondence he refutes charges by D. R. Anthony that he bought votes or received compensation from Neodesha and resents the committee set up to...