Overview

This collection includes manuscripts written and research materials gathered by H. Edward Flentje, professor at the Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs, Wichita State University, for his book entitled Selected papers of Governor Robert F. Bennett: a study in good government and "Civics Book" politics.

Overview This collection consists of the gubernatorial records of Robert F. Bennett, who served as Governor of Kansas from 1974-1978. The duties and activities of this position generated correspondence with state agencies and departments, individual legislators, constituents, and Republican party officials. The collection details Bennett's involvement as governor in the legislative process, budgetary deliberations, and in various regional and federal programs. The collection also contains materials...

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.