Finding aid of the Robert T. Monagan Jr.
Papers
Processed by Daryl Morrison
Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections
University of the Pacific Library
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Stockton, CA 95211
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University of the Pacific. All rights reserved.
Finding aid of the Robert T. Monagan Jr. Papers
Collection number: MSS 140
Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections
University
of the Pacific Library
Stockton, California
Contact Information
- Processed by:
- Daryl Morrison
- Date Completed:
- 1994
- Encoded by:
- Shan Sutton
© 2006 University of the Pacific. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Robert T. Monagan Jr. papers
Dates: 1968-1971
Collection number: MSS 140
Creator:
Monagan, Robert T. (Robert
Timothy), 1920-
Collection Size: 0.25 linear feet
Repository:
University of the Pacific. Library. Holt-Atherton Dept. of
Special Collections
Stockton, California 95211
Abstract: Collection consists primarily of newsletters
sent to constituents while Monagan was a California Assembleyman.
Physical location: For current information on the location
of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Languages: Languages represented in the collection:
English
Access
Collection open for research.
Publication Rights
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as
the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the
researcher.
Preferred Citation
Robert T. Monagan Jr. papers. MSS 140. Holt-Atherton Department of
Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library.
Biography / Administrative History
Bob Monagan was elected to seven terms in the California State Assembly,
from 1960 to 1973, representing the Twelfth District, primarily San Joaquin
County. He was elected Speaker, the chief presiding officer of the Assembly
from 1969 to 1971. n 1965, he was selected by his Republican colleagues as the
Minority Floor Leader, and was re-elected to that post three times. As a
legislator, Monagan was active in the fields of education, water, and housing.
From 1973 to 1974 he was Assistant Secretary for Congressional and
Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation. He was considered
one of California's most influential Republicans.
Scope and Content of Collection
Collection consists primarily of newsletters sent to constituents while
Monagan was a California Assembleyman. Newspaper clippings and biographical
documents are also in the collection.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this
collection in the library's online public access catalog.
California Legislature
Republican Party (Calif.)
Politicians - California
California - Politics and government
1.1: Resume, biographical statement, and two letters
1.2: Newspaper clippings, 1969-1971
1.3: Issues of "Sacramento Report" newsletter by
Assemblyman Bob Monagan, 1968-1971
1.4: Miscellaneous documents, 1970