Content and Scope: The papers of Edward P. Beard (1940- ) deal primarily with his 3 terms in the U.S. Congress (1975-1980) representing the State of Rhode Island. The large amount of casework correspondence reflects his particular concern for veterans, the elderly and the handicapped. Record groups are as follows: Federal Departments, U.S. Congressional Committees, Democratic Party Organizations, Legislation by Beard and by others, Personal (Biographical, Staff, Invitations, etc.), Campaigns, Alpha and Chronological Files, Rhode Island, general Subjects. (75, 100 pieces)

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