MC77

    Biographical Sketch of Howarth

    Part I: Boxlist

Box 1:
    Folders:

1.  U.S.S. Lexington, Log and Memorabilia, 1944-45, 1971
U.S.S. Lexington Log (photocopy), 25 Oct 1945-15 Dec 1945
Photocopy re Commander Thomas Anthony Ahroon.
Howarth's notes re actions of U.S.S. Lexington, nd
Correspondence with Rep. Paul Findley re copying of Lexington log at National Archives, 1971
2.  Letters to Mrs. Howarth: 8 April 1945; nd (p. 2 only)
3.  Letters of Congratulation and of Appreciation, 1955 (1 of 4)
4.  "  " (2 of 4)
5.  "  " (3 of 4)
6.  "  " (4 of 4)
7.  Mayoral Election Brochures: "It's Time for Action!," 1955;   "Springfield On Target!," 1959; "Lets Light Up Our Streets," 1966.
8.  Layout and estimate for new streetlights on Courthouse Square in Springfield, by Dean Wisleder, 1955
9.  Correspondence, 1956 (1 of 2)
10.  "  " (2 of 2)
11. Letters, 1952-58: (See Part II for detailed list)
12. Letters of Congratulation and of Appreciation, 1956-58 (includes photocopy of letter from Senator Edward Kennedy, 1968)
13. Letters, Clippings, Speeches, Memos, 1957-1987, (1 of 2): (See Part II for detailed list)
14. Letters, Clippings, Speeches, Memos, 1957-1987, (2 of 2): (See Part II for detailed list)
15. Clippings from Sun-Times, 1 Mar 1959, [re wife-beating rumor   circulated by supporters of Lester Collins]
16. Correspondence, 1955-86: (See Part II for detailed list)
17. "Statement by Former Mayor Nelson Howarth...": Announcement of Candidacy, 18 Dec 1962
18. "Much Ado About Something Or Let Them Come Unto Me and Suffer" [Collected Literary References to Lawyers], n.d.
19. "Subjects I Desire to Write and Develop", list of topics, n.d.
20. Trip to Peru sponsored by the United America Committee for Better Hemispheric Understanding: Correspondence and Clippings: Before, During, and After, 1964 (1 of 3)
21. Peru Trip:... (2 of 3)
22. Peru Trip:... (3 of 3)
23. Peru Trip, Photos and Map of Lima, 1964; Illinois Municipal Review, April 1964 [with article re Peru trip].
24. Development of Lincoln Home and Environs, 1963-71
25. Abraham Lincoln Association, Banquet Programs, 1964, 1965, 1967
26. Letters and Memos, 1964-68: (See Part II for detailed list)
27. Martin Luther King in Springfield, 7 Oct 1965: Photos, Clippings, Speech delivered at AFL-CIO convention at the Armory; Howarth's comments on King's assassination, 1969; Pure-News issue on King, Jan 1989.
28. Ordinances and Resolutions prohibiting racial discrimination in housing, Springfield, 1965-67
29. Journal Editorial and WTAX Editorial on Lincoln Home, 1967
30. Lincoln Home Historic Site: Correspondence re National Park   Service, HUD, Congress, 1967-71
31. Letters to Howarth from Significant People, 1966-71 (photocopies): (See Part II for detailed list)
32. Farewell Speeches, Other Speeches, Radio Talks for Special Occasions, 1963-71: (See Part II for detailed list)
33. Howarth Testimonial Dinner: Plans and Program, 7 Jan 1967
34. Human Relations Commission, Civil Rights Matters, etc.: Correspondence, 1967-69
35. Re-Opening Performance at Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.,: Program, 30 Jan 1968
36. State Crime Investigation of Gambling in Springfield and Sangamon County: Clipping and Telegram, January 1968
37. "For Illinois 1968," Sesquicentennial Poem by Gwendolyn Brooks (2 copies, Autographed)
38. Letter from Nelson Rockefeller (photocopy), 20 Aug 1968
39. Letter from Louise A. Meyer re George Wallace, 25 Sept  1968
40. Illinois Sesquicentennial Mansion Benefit Dinner: Program, 5 Oct 1968
41. Personal Correspondence, 1969-71 [courtesy letters and routine   personal business]
42. Martin Luther King Memorial Service and Eulogy, 13 Apr  1969
43. All-American City Award: Correspondence and Clippings, 1970
44. News Releases re Lincoln Home Area and Model Cities Program, November 1967 and April 1971
45. Booklet, "Tour of Historic Springfield", 1971
46. J. Krohe Tribute on Howarth's Retirement from Office, n.d., Early 1971
47. Abraham Lincoln Association, Letter and Minutes of 1972 Meeting
48. Encomium, Springfield United Churchmen's Prayer Fellowship, May 1972
49. Condemnation of Fitzpatrick Property (near Lincoln Home); Howarth's Protests, 1975
50. Campaign Announcements and Endorsements, 1975
51. Race Relations in Springfield, Anecdotes and Reflections, ca. 1985

1.  Memo form Mayor Houston re Open Meeting Act, December 1981
2.  Programs, Martin Luther King Memorial Breakfast: 1984, 1986, 1989
3.  Letter from Senator Dixon re Nicaragua, September 1986
4.  Abstract of Deposition on Civil Rights in Springfield, 7 Aug 1986   (Uncertified)
5.  Certified Abstract of Deposition on Civil Rights in Springfield, 7 Aug 1986
6.  Letter to Carlos Romero-Barcelo, Former-Governor of Puerto Rico,   1987
7.  Capital Airport Adviser (Souvenir Issue), 2 Nov 1987
8.  The Weekend Journal, 21 Oct 1988 (Cover Story on  Howarth)
9.  Letters, 1987-88:
Howarth, "The Challenge of a New Form of Government," 1987, endorsement of Ossie Langfelder as Springfield Mayor.
Howarth to Helen Horn, 16 Oct, 1987, re Horn's property.
Paul Simon to Mary W. Howarth, 21 Mar 1988, re Presidential contribution.
10. News Clippings, 1989 and n.d.
11. Document Fragments, 1989 and n.d.
12. Howarth Obituary, Illinois State Journal-Register, 17 Oct 1991

13. Supreme Court of the State of Illinois: Published Statements, Briefs, Arguments and Abstracts, 1950 (two books)
14. Supreme Court of the State of Illinois: Published Statements, Briefs, Arguments and Abstracts, 1953 (five books and seven pamphlets)

1.  List of Radio Talks, 1967-70:
 2.  Mailing List for Radio Talk Scripts, January 1987
 3.  Radio and Television Talks (Delivered, Drafted and Proposed), 1955 (for detailed list see Part III)

 4.  Selected Issues, 1965-71
 5.  August 1967, November 1967 and February 1968
 6.  May-August 1967
 7.  September-December 1967
 8.  January-June 1968
 9.  February-June 1968
 10. July-December 1968
 11. July-December 1968
 12. January-February 1969

 RADIO TALKS BROADCAST FROM WMAY

 1.  February-June 1969
 2.  October-December 1969
 3.  July 1969-January 1970
 4.  January-June 1970
 5.  July-December 1970
 6.  January 1970-April 1971
 7.  January-April 1971
 8.  March 1969-April 1971

1.  Selected Radio Talks, 1969-71, Parts I & II (also labeled "II & III"): "Purpose of Local Government: The Community - Executive Functions"
 2.  Selected Radio Talks, 1969-71, Part IV: "Basic Local Governmental Problems Suggested Solutions"
 3.  Selected Radio Talks, 1969-71, Part V: "Law and Local Government" and Part VI: "Federal-State and Local Government Relations - The Eternal Triangle"
 4.  Selected Radio Talks, 1969-71, Part VII: "Civil Rights - Law and Order (and Justice too)" and Part VIII: "Civil Rights - Housing, Recreational and Educational Problems"
 5.  Selected Radio Talks, 1969-71, Part IX: "Freedom of the Press - Local Government and the First Amendment"; Part X: "The New Illinois Constitution and Local Government"; and Part XI: "Review"
 6.  Radio Commentaries Broadcast from WSSR, February-November 1985 (for detailed list see Part III)
 7.  Radio Commentaries Broadcast from WSSR, May 1985-January 1987 (for detailed list see Part III)

1. "Patronatos Tradicionalistas De America Diploma d Honor Y flor D Oro Amancay" (Lima, Peru, 1964)

Part II: Listing of Correspondence in Box 1, folders 11, 13, 14, 16, 26, 31 and 32.

Part III: Listing of Howarth's Radio Talks.