00721 Muriel Humphrey An Inventory of Her Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society Finding aid prepared by Cheri Thies Minnesota Historical Society

St. Paul, MN.

Manuscripts Collection

Finding aid encoded by Cheri ThiesSeptember 2009. Finding aid written in English. OVERVIEW Minnesota Historical Society Brown, Muriel Buck Humphrey. Muriel Humphrey papers. 1924-1982. Materials in English. The Muriel Humphrey papers detail various aspects of her life and career, including her personal and public activities as the wife of Hubert Humphrey during his years as U. S. Vice President (1965-1968) and Senator from Minnesota (1971-1978), particularly her work in relation to the rights of those with mental retardation, and the completion of her husband's unexpired Senate term following his 1978 death (1977-1978). 138 boxes. See Detailed Description for shelf locations. SCOPE AND CONTENTS

Included in the files are general and constituent correspondence, memoranda, speeches, print and near-print materials, legislation, press releases, case files, and related materials.

CATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics: Elections -- Minnesota. People with mental disabilities -- Minnesota. Political campaigns -- United States. Politicians' spouses. Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1968. Women -- Political activity -- Minnesota. Persons: Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978. Humphrey family. Organizations: Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. Democratic Party (U.S.) United States. Congress. Senate. Meetings: Democratic National Convention (1968 : Chicago, Ill.) Places: United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989. Occupations: Politicians -- United States. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Access Restrictions:

Access to a portion of the Personal and Family Papers is restricted (see individual finding aid for further details). The Senate files are open for use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Brown, Muriel Buck Humphrey. Muriel Humphrey Papers. Minnesota Historical Society.

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Accession Information:

Accession number: Many, see separate Humphrey, Muriel accession file

Processing Information:

Catalog ID number: 006952281

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following listings link to detailed finding aids for each of the collection's series.

Personal and Family Papers, 1924, 1950-1982. 87 boxes. PARTIALLY RESTRICTED. Senate Files, 1977-1978. 51 boxes.