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Scrapbook: Haigis for Governor Club Scrapbook: Buddie's scrapbook, 1915-1928 Phonograph records of speeches (stored in box of recordings from ms collections on oversize shelves) |
John W. Haigis Sr. Papers, 1903-1936; 1974Finding AidFinding aid prepared by Linda Seidman.Encoding funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.2003
Administrative InformationAcquired from: Mrs. Haigis, John Haigis Jr., Charles Winslow, and Craig Wallwork, 1973-1974. Processed by Linda Seidman. Preferred CitationCite as: John W. Haigis Sr. Papers (MS 304). Special Collections and University Archives, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, University of Massachusetts Amherst. The collection is open for research. Return to the Table of Contents Biographical NoteWestern Massachusetts political leader, publisher, and banker John W. Haigis Senior (1881-1960), a Trustee of the University of Massachusetts 1940-1956, was the founder, editor, and publisher of the Greenfield Recorder, 1912-1928; founder of radio station WHAI, Greenfield, 1938; Director and President of the Franklin County Trust Co.; President of Massachusetts Trust Company Association; and Treasurer and Trustee of Deerfield Academy. In his political career he was successively Town Treasurer, Tax Collector, Assessor, and Water Commissioner for the town of Montague, 1903-1908; State Representative, 1909-1913; State Senator, 1913-1915 and 1923-1927; and State Treasurer, 1929-1930. He was the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 1934 and for Governor in 1936 when Alf M. Landon was the Republican candidate for President of the United States. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Contents of the CollectionThe papers include over 90 metal 12 inch phonograph records, notes, and transcripts of speeches in the campaigns; posters, badges, and other campaign paraphernalia, principally from the 1934 and 1936 campaigns; and the tape of an interview about Haigis between U.S. Senator Leverett Saltonstall and Craig Wallwork in 1974; scrapbooks, principally clippings, 1903-1936; and photographs. Return to the Table of Contents Search TermsReturn to the Table of Contents
Speech notes and drafts 1936HighwaysBoston Ward Rally 1936, n.d.Fireside radio talk 1936, n.d.Speech for Taunton Nov. 2, 1936Washington Street Forum Oct. 28, 1936Social Security and Old Age Pensions, at Randolph Oct. 23, 1936Washington Street Rally Oct. 22, 1936Radio and rallies Oct. 21, 1936Radio address, WNAC Oct. 21, 1936Experience, Skill, and Morality in Government of Massachusetts Oct. 19, 1936Recording of speech present in collection. Radio speech Oct. 16, 1936Radio speech, WBZ Oct. 8, 1936Recording of speech present in collection. Lawrence and Lowell speech Oct. 1, 1936Recording of speech present in collection.
Interview about Haigis with U.S. Senator L. Saltonstall Jan. 15, 1974Station WBZ Nov. 2, 1936Station WBZ Nov. 1, 1936American Program. Station WCOP Nov. 1, 1936Boston Garden Rally. Station WBZ Oct. 31, 1936Wages and Unemployment. Station WNAC Oct. 30, 1936John Shea. Station WAAB Oct. 30, 1936Graft and Corruption in Massachusetts. Station WAAB Oct. 29, 1936Support the National Ticket. Station WNAC Oct. 28, 1936Springfield Rally. Station WBZ Oct. 26, 1936Lynn Rally. Station WBZ Oct. 24, 1936Franco-American Rally. Station WBZ Oct. 21, 1936Restore Honest Government in Massachusetts. Station WNAC Oct. 19, 1936Typed notes for speech available in collection. John Shea - Speaker. Station WNAC Oct. 14, 1936State Treasurer Corrupt - Dolan Security Trust. Station WBZ Oct. 8, 1936Typed notes for speech available in collection. Hurley Speaks of Vague Generalities. Station WBZ Oct. 1, 1936Typed notes for speech available in collection. Democrats Falsely Attack Haigis Labor Record. Station WBZ Sept. 24, 1936Victory Dinner - Hotel Bradford. Station WBZ Sept. 17, 1936Governor James Curley. Station WNAC Sept. 14, 1936Hon. Joseph Warner - Speaker. Station WBZ Sept. 3, 1936Hon. H. Parsons. Station WBZ Aug. 27, 1936Mr. Williams interviewing Mr. Haigis - Honesty of Purpose. Station WBZ Aug. 20, 1936Parker House Luncheon - Washburn and Haigis - Roosevelt Club. Station WBZ Aug. 12, 1936Polling of the Delegates at the Convention. Station WAAB June 19, 1936Nominating speeches. Station WAAB June 19, 1936Nominating speeches - E. Sutherland. Station WAAB June 19, 1936Hon. Henry Webster. Station WAAB June 19, 1936Station WAAB June 19, 1936Haigis Speaking to the Delegates Pre-Convention. Station WBZ June 7, 1936Young Republican Club. Station WBZ May 24, 1936New England Young Republican Convention. Station WAAB May 22, 1936Station WBZ May 17, 1936Sincere and Effective Leadership. Station WBZ May 10, 1936The Party Must Nominate a Ticket Which Can Win. Station WBZ May 3, 1936Station WBZ Apr. 19, 1936"Mispronunciation" Oct. 8, 1936 Small disc recordsParts 5 & 4, Kasper & Gordon Oct. 16, 1936 Plastic discPart 1, Kasper & Gordon Oct. 15, 1936 Plastic discIrving Conn Show n.d. Plastic disc |
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