Ralph Owen Brewster Collection

Collection — Box: 1675

Identifier: SpC MS 0069

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The majority of the collection consists of correspondence, clippings, and telegrams about his campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1952. Some materials cover the Senate hearings on the national defense program (1947) and on wiretapping (1951).

Dates

1947-1986

Creator

Brewster, Owen, 1888-1961 (Person)

Restrictions on Access

Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Biographical Note

Ralph Owen Brewster was born in Dexter, Maine on Feb. 22, 1888. He was educated at Bowdoin College, Harvard Law School, and the University of Maine. He joined the Maine Bar in 1913. A Republican, he served as a state representative (1917-1919 and 1921-1923) and a state senator (1923-1925) and represented the state of Maine in Congress as a representative (1935-1941) and a senator (1941-1953). He served 2 terms as Maine governor (1925-1929).

Extent

1 linear foot (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

No finding aid - see Special Collection librarian for assistance.

Subjects

Articles Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Clippings Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Military readiness -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Telegrams Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
United States. Congress -- Elections, 1952 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
United States. Congress. Senate
Wiretapping -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings