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Frank E. Denholm Papers

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Title

Frank E. Denholm Papers

Identifier

MA 74

Creator

Frank E. Denholm

Dates

1934-2016

Extent

17.39 linear feet (11 records center boxes, three oversize boxes) four framed items, photographs

Abstract

Frank E. Denholm was born on his parents’ homestead in Scotland Township in Day County, South Dakota on Nov. 29, 1923. During his life, he held several positions such as farmer, auctioneer, F.B.I. agent, lawyer and United States Congressman from South Dakota’s First Congressional District from 1971 to 1975. The papers consist mostly of materials created during the time he served in Congress. These items document his campaigns for Congress, and his work for rural America, particularly his effort to reinstate the Rural Electrification Act and numerous legislation regarding agriculture, rural water and rural development. Information regarding Denholm’s wife, Mildred Niehaus Denholm, is included in the collection. The Frank E. Denholm Papers contain press releases, newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, audio and video recordings and campaign artifacts.

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