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The making of a congresswoman : the biography of Florence Prag Kahn : and related material, 1931-1984, bulk 1983-1984.
BANC MSS 86/11 cLOCAL
Collection Overview

Title:

The making of a congresswoman : the biography of Florence Prag Kahn: and related material, 1931-1984, bulk 1983-1984

Creator/Contributor:

Wentzell, Alice S., creator

Creator/Contributor:

United States, Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Abstract:

Correspondence, clipping, and program concerning the life and activity of Kahn, a congressperson from California and supporter of J. Edgar Hoover and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Date:

1983 (issued)

Subject:

Hoover, J. Edgar (John Edgar) -- 1895-1972
Rosen, Ruth
Kahn, Florence P
Kahn, Julius
United States. -- Congress. -- House -- Biography -- Sources
Jews -- California -- Biography -- Sources
Legislators -- United States
Women legislators -- United States -- Biography

Note:

Prepared for Professor Ruth Rosen's University of California history 103 course, June 1, 1984.
Kahn succeeded her husband, Julius Kahn, as representative from San Francisco's 4th congressional ditrict, serving from 1925 until 1936.

Physical Description:

2 folders in 1 portfolio.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 86/11 cLOCAL

Origin:

California