The Phillip Burton Papers document the career of an American politician who served in the United States Congress. He served 10 terms, from 1964-1983, in the United States House of Representatives as Congressman for California's San Francisco district.

Phillip Burton (1926-1983) was an American politician who served in the United States Congress. He served 10 terms in the United States House of Representatives as Congressman for California's San Francisco district; prior to that he served four terms in the California State Assembly.

Number of containers: 34 cartons, 1 oversize volume, 2 oversize folders Linear feet: 43 linear feet

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