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Guide to Research Collections The University of Richmond LibrariesBoatwright Special Collections Richmond, VA Papers: 1948-1973, 285 boxes. The congressional papers of Watkins Abbitt are organized into the following series: miscellaneous matters, Requests, Post Offices, Personal/Political, Agriculture, Old Speeches, Academics, Publications, Legislation, Democratic State Central Committee, Election Files, Segregation, Invitations, Miscellaneous correspondence, Fish Applications, Endorsements, Telephone & Electric Services, Camp Pickett, Buggs Island, Allotment Problems, Tobacco, Immigration, Miscellaneous. An unpublished finding aid is available in the repository. College of William and Mary Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library Williamsburg, VA Papers: In the Violet McDougall Pollard Papers, ca. 1907-1976, 46 boxes. Correspondents include Watkins Moorman Abbitt. An inventory is available in the library. The Library of Virginia Archives Branch Richmond, VA Papers: 1948, 4 leaves. Campaign ephemera from Watkins Abbitt’s campaign for Congress in 1948. The materials contain information ballots publicizing Watkins Abbitt’s stance on certain issues, correspondence from C.M. Aderholt in support of Watkins Abbitt, and a flyer for a Conservative Unity luncheon. Microfilm: 1946-1972, 7 microfilm reels. The scrapbooks contain news clippings relating to Watkins Abbitt’s campaign and his congressional career. A finding aid is available in the repository. University of Oklahoma The Julian P. Kanter Political Commercial Archive, Department of Communication Norman, OK Film Reel: 1970, 2 commercials on 1 film reel. The commercials were used during Watkins Abbitt’s campaign for the 1970 U.S. congressional election in District 4 of Virginia, Democratic Party. University of Virginia Library Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Charlottesville, VA Papers: In the Harry Flood Byrd Papers, ca. 1813-1994, approximately 20,000 items. Correspondents include Watkins M. Abbitt. A guide is available in the repository. Papers: In the Lewis Preston Collins Papers, 1862-1952, 7 feet. Correspondents include Watkins Moorman Abbitt. A finding aid is available in the repository. Papers: In the John Hannah Daniel Papers, 1863, 1921-1971, 22800 items. Correspondents include Watkins Moorman Abbitt. A guide is available for the papers. Papers: In the Charles R. Fenwick Papers, 1934-1973, 11303 items. Correspondents include Watkins M. Abbitt. A guide is available to the collection. Papers: In the Joseph Collier Hutcheson Papers, 1930-1972, 3 feet. Correspondents include Watkins Moorman Abbitt. A guide is available to the collection. Oral History: In the Howard Worth Smith Oral History Interviews, 1975-1984, 27 cassette tapes. Interviews conducted by Bruce J. Dierenfield for his book on Howard Worth Smith. Interviewees include Watkins Abbitt. |
