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Title: Norman D. Shumway congressional papers
Dates: 1977-1990
Collection number: MSS 241
Creator:
Shumway, Norman D.,
1934-
Collection Size: 32 linear feet
Repository:
University of the Pacific. Library. Holt-Atherton Dept. of
Special Collections
Stockton, California 95211
Abstract: This collection covers Norman Shumway’s time
serving as Representative for the 14th District. It contains his correspondence
with his constituents on local and national issues, as well as his position
statements and policy proposals.
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
Collection open for research.
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.
Norman D. Shumway congressional papers. MSS 241. Holt-Atherton
Department of Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library.
Biography / Administrative History
Norman D. Shumway was elected to the United States House of
Representatives for California’s 14th Congressional District in 1978 and held
office until 1990. As a member of the House Committee on Banking, Finance and
Urban Affairs, Shumway served as the ranking minority member of the
Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. He was also a member of the
Subcommittee on International Trade, Investment and Monetary Policy. As a
member of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, Shumway served
as the ranking minority member of the Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection covers Norman Shumway’s time serving as Representative
for the 14th District. It contains his correspondence with his constituents on
local and national issues, as well as his position statements and policy
proposals.
The collection is organized into nine series: 1. Financial Affairs. 2.
Foreign Affairs. 3. Environmental issues. 4. Social Issues. 5. Agricultural
Issues. 6. Constituent Problems with Government Agencies. 7. Other Legislative
Issues. 8. Public Statements. 9. Constituent Correspondence. 10. Printed
Background Materials.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this
collection in the library's online public access catalog.
United States. Congress - Officials and
employees
Banks and banking - United
States
Agriculture - California
Merchant marine - United
States.
Oceanography - Law and
legislation
Free trade
Environmental protection -
California
Conservation of natural resources -
California
California - Politics and
government
United States - Politics and
government
Latin America - Politics and
government