Part II:  Listing of Correspondence, Speeches, etc.
Expanded Lists for Files 11, 13, 14, 16, 26, 31, and 32:

Box 1
  Folders:

11. Letters, 1952-58:
 
• Howarth to William F. Donohue, 18 Jan 1952, re Republican politics in Thornton Township, Bloom Township, and Cook County.
• John E. Grosboll to Senator Everett M. Dirksen, 23 Dec 1952, re Recommendation of Howarth for U.S. District Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.
• Howarth to Nina Temple, re 4 Sept 1953, Daughter Susan at U of I.
• O.J. Keller to Howarth, 24 Jan 1955, re Sewer Program
• Howarth to O.J. Keller, 5 Feb 1955, re Sewer Program
• Howarth to J. E. Bohn, 20 Apr 1956, re Springfield Sewer Bond Issue.
• Howarth to Milton D. Friedland, 14 Jan 1958, re WICS-TV public service program "Your Council Reports".
• Robert A. Campbell to Howarth, 25 Feb 1958, re To appear on a panel 8 March 1958 "Youth Wants to Know" discussing youth driving.

13. Letters, Clippings, Speeches, Memos, 1957-1987, (1 of 2):
 
•   Citizens for Eisenhower, letterhead
•   News Release on Closing of Three Midway Games at the    State Fair, n.d. (photocopy)
•   Clippings, "Mayor Howarth-Lists Accomplishments of City During 1956"; "Springfield Among Seven Safer Cities," c.1956-57 (2 photocopies)
•   Howarth to Bishop Wm J. O'Connor, 19 Dec 1957, re in reference to letter and holiday greetings
•   Section of Illinois State Journal, 4-30-57, "Building for a Greater Springfield: Your City Council Reports, April 1955-April 1957"
•   "Boy Scout Day," 2-10-58, photograph with Scout Mayor Steve Kwedar, His Council and Appointed Officials.
•   Ed Morrison to Howarth, 21 Nov 1958, re Announcement for   Municipal Election.
•   Golf Course Certificate Donors, n.d, (original and 2    photocopies)
•   Lincoln Greens Certificate Holders, 1-2-63, (photocopy)
•   John Hunter to Howarth, 24 June 1963, re Lake Springfield
•   Howarth to John Hunter, 27 June 1963, re Lake Springfield
•   Clipping, Chicago's American, 7-7-63, "Politician, Honest-That's Mayor Howarth," (2 photocopies)
•   Robert Stuart to Howarth, 13 Sept 1963, re Carpenter Park
•   Howarth to Robert Stuart, 17 Sept 1963, re Carpenter Park
•   Howarth to Charles L. Lockbaum, 12 Nov 1963, re River Lands
•   Irvin Smith to City Council, 28 Apr 1964, re Swimming Pools
•   Howarth to Robert Harris, 30 Apr 1964, re Swimming Pools
•   Howarth to William McKune, 30 Apr 1964, re Swimming Pools
•   Howarth to E.J.D'Aboy, 22 May 1964, re Swimming Pools
•   Howarth to Irvin Smith, 25 May 1964, re Swimming Pools
•   Section of Illinois State Journal, 11-25-64, "Capital of    Lincolnland: Your City Council Report"
•   Howarth to Herschel Moore, 3 Nov 1965, re Advisory Committee Lincoln Greens Golf Course
•   Howarth to Dr. W.C. Telford, 8 Nov 1965, re Advisory Committee Lincoln Greens Golf Course)
•   Howarth to Charles L. Lockbaum, 30 Nov 1965, re Advisory Committee Lincoln Greens Golf Course
•   Howarth to Members of Lincoln Greens Advisory Committee, 19 Jan 1966, re Organization of the Committee
•   "Eulogy of DeWitt S. Crow, Judge, Emeritus, Sangamon County Circuit Court," 9-22-66, Speech
•   Clippings, Journal, 1-15-67, Campaign Headquarters
•   Clippings, Springfield Sun, 2-19-67, Primary Returns
•   "Resolution Pledging Complete Economic, Civic, and Local Government Support for Program Establishing Downstate Senior College in Springfield Area," 4-18-67
•   Howarth to Dr. Byron Weisbaum, 19 Dec 1967, re Swimming Pools
•   Press Release, 2-29-68, Parking Meters
•   Irv Smith to Pool Committee, c. 1968, re Swimming Pools
•   Howarth to Ralph Hirwitz, 6 June 1968, re Swimming Pools
•   Howarth to Marshall Field IV, 6 June 1968, re Newspaper story on Illinois Crime Commission Hearings in Springfield.
•   "Remarks Made by Mayor Nelson Howarth on the Occasion of  Dedicating Old State Capitol," 12-3-68, speech
•   Clippings, "11 in Powell's Office After Death," c. 1970
•   Clippings, "Uncashed Checks Add to Powell Mystery," c. 1970,    photocopy
•   Clippings, Alumnus of the Month for U of I, Feb. 1971, photocopy
•   Citation of Appreciation to Howarth from Senior Citizens    Commission of Springfield, 2-18-71
•   Clippings, Secretaries of the Mayor; Tribute to Howarth, c. 1971,    (2 copies)
•   "Valedictory Prophecies of the Springfield of 2021 A.D.," by Howarth, 4-10-71, speech
•   "Speech by Mayor Nelson Howarth on the Occasion of Sangamon County Historical Society Celebration of Springfield's 150 Anniversary, 4-10-71"
•   WMAY Editorial, 4-15-71, re Retirement of Mayor Howarth
•   American Society for Public Administration Central Illinois Chapter Distinguished Service Award, 1971, to Nelson Howarth, 5-25-71
•   Retirement as Mayor, rough draft of speech, c. April 1971


14.  Letters, Clippings, Speeches, Memos, 1957-1987, (2 of 2)
 

•    Newspaper Focus #4, "An Interview with Howarth: The Anatomy of a Liberal"; "...The Good Old Days," c. 1970-71, (3 copies)
•   Concession Speech - Mayoral Election, April 1975
•   "Elect Nelson Howarth," flyer, c. 1974-75
•   Howarth to A.W. Banton Jr., 12 Mar 1976, re Fixing Sidewalks in Front of Office.
•   Clipping, "An Obituary Brought to Life: Louis Schwartz 1893-1986,"    c. 1986, (photocopy)
•   Howarth to public, Oct 1987, re Recommendation of Ossie Langfelder for Mayor, 3 copies
•   Ossie Langfelder to Howarth and Mary, 28 Oct 1987, re Campaign and Election
•   Howarth to public, Nov 1987, re Election of Ossie Langfelder
•   Howarth to O.C. Langfelder, 17 Oct 1987, re Springfield Housing and Redevelopment Programs
•   Howarth to Joe Flechter, 16 Dec 1987, re Oral History of Howarth
•   Howarth to The Springfield Herald, 20 Apr 1988, re The Reported Disrespect for "Old Glory"
•   Howarth to Richard Durbin, 2 May 1989, re Japanese, Potsdam Declaration of 1945 and their help with U.S. military aircraft construction.
•   Harvey L. Davis Jr. to Mrs. Howarth, 17 Nov 1993, re Gratitude of Mr. Howarth, (original and photocopy)
•   Lawsuit on Commission Form of Government, c. 1987
•   No date:  Things to be Done
•   Things to be Done by NOH
•   "Development of the City of Springfield by NOH During the Period 1955-1971" and "Items to be Developed for Publication by NOH."
•   "Special Improvements in the Civil Rights of Negroes Completed by Mayor Nelson Howarth During His Term in Office Beginning April 1955 and Ending April 1971 - (All of These are Firsts)."
•   Accomplishments
•   "Statement of Mayor Nelson Howarth in reply to Statement of John Clarke, Publisher Illinois State Journal-Registar."
•   Clipping, Illinois Times, "Facing Springfield's Upcoming Garbage Crunch"
•   "My Memories of Early Days of Springfield Jaycees," (one page only)


16. Correspondence, 1955-86:
 

•    Letters Re Springfield Municipal Band
•    Howarth to Carl Kramp, 18 May 1955
•    Howarth to Louis Hahn, 21 May 1955
•    Howarth to Theodore Schlitt, 23 May 1955
•    Howarth to C. Leo Shaughnessy, 23 May 1955
•    Howarth to Joseph Wilson, 23 May 1955
•    Howarth to Mrs. James P. Bollinger, 24 May 1955
•    Howarth to Mark Hobbs, 24 May 1955, re integration
•    Mark Hobbs to Howarth, 21 May 1955, re integration
•    Howarth to Louis Hahn, 31 May 1955
•    Memo for File, 8 June 1955, re integration
•    Howarth to Louis Hahn, 21 July 1955, re integration
•    Howarth to Louis Hahn, 27 July 1955
•    Howarth to Louis Hahn, 2 Aug 1955, re song for band
•    Howarth to Louis Hahn, 4 Aug 1955
•    Howarth to F. Keith Nelch, 12 Aug 1955
•    Howarth to Mark Hobbs, 2 Mar 1956
•    Howarth to Lou Hahn, 21 Mar 1956, re Budget
•    Cal Bolinger to Jack Wicks, 10 Apr 1956
•    Cal Bolinger to Charles Huston, 10 Apr 1956
•    Howarth to Lou Hahn, 30 Apr 1956, re rehearsals
•    Howarth to Lou Hahn, 13 July 1956
•    Howarth to Charles H. Midden, 6 Aug 1956
•    Charles H. Midden to Howarth, 2 Aug 1956
•    Howarth to John M. Smith, 18 Nov 1957, re Police Department (2nd page only)
•    Howarth to Whom It May Concern, 16 Dec 1955, re Arthur M. and Nellie D. Fitzgerald
•    Howarth to Whom It May Concern, 16 Dec 1955, re Arthur M. and Nellie D. Fitzgerald
•    Albert A. Chambers to Howarth, 31 May (no year), re knee injury
•    "Statement by Nelson Howarth, Mayor of Springfield," 1-16-64, re Declining to run for Illinois Secretary of State
•    Howarth to Harvard Club of Boston, 13 June 1966, re bill
•    Howarth to Paul Findley, 26 Sept 1966, re HR-51 preservation of the Indiana Dunes.
•    "Statement by Mayor Nelson Howarth at Press Conference, Thursday, May 2, 1968," speech
•    Press Release, re restoration of Lincoln Home Area; map of Lincoln Area; statement by Howarth to Sub-Committee on National Parks and Recreation, House of Representatives on restoration of Lincoln Area, 4-5-71.
•    J. Michael Houston to Howarth, 20 Aug, 1986, re radio talk on "What Happened to the Municipal Swimming Pool?"
•    Committeemen Precincts to Corneal A. Davis, 3 Mar 1959, re Race Opportunities in Springfield; Support of Howarth
•    Howarth to The Loveable Brassiere Co., 21 Dec 1955, re not    concerning the Mayor's office
•    "Survey of Commercialized Prostitution Conditions," May 1970, in Springfield
•    Charles David Maley to Howarth, 11 Oct 1966, re Appreciation of Eulogy of DeWitt S. Crow
•    Joan Hancock to Howarth, n.d., re pamphlet

26. Letters and Memos, 1964-68:
 
•   Howarth to Avis Rent-A-Car Company, 23 Mar 1964, re Car rental.
•   Howarth to George E. Drach, 29 Apr 1964, re Springfield as a Capital City.
•   Walter L. Oblinger to Howarth, 26 May 1964, re Taxation of Radio and Television.
•   Howarth to Sgt. Hobart Rogers, 3 June 1964, re Swimming Pool Program; with attached letter: Silver Suarez to Howarth, 22 May 1964, re Swimming Pool Program.
•   Howarth to All Commissioners, 21 Sept 1964, re Equal Opportunities Act-Neighborhood Youth Corps.
•   Howarth to Jack Howard, 25 Sept 1964, re Equal Opportunities Act-Neighborhood Youth Corps.
•   Howarth to Commissioner John H. Hunter, 1 Oct 1964, re One million gallon water storage tank.
•   Howarth to All Council Members and Bradley B. Taylor, 1 Dec 1964, re neighborhood Urban Renewal Projects.
•   Rex M. Whitton to Howarth, 14 Dec 1965, re Proposed rerouting of Interstate Highway 55.
•   Howarth to John N. Pearce, 9 Apr 1966, re Old Illinois Statehouse.
•   Howarth to Karl F. Heimke, Mayor of Wheaton, 5 Oct 1966, re Fair Housing Ordinance.
•   Karl F. Heimke to Howarth, 28 Sept 1966, re Fair Housing    Ordinance.
•   Draft Letter to the People of Country Club Acres and    Adjacent Area, ca. Feb 1967.
•   Howarth to Ruth G. Shechter, 23 June 1967, re Civil Rights    provisions and open housing ordinance; Dr. Joseph H. Albrecht and Farries Morrison re Human Relation pamphlet.
•   Howarth to File, 26 July 1967, re 25 July 1967 meeting on Civil Rights-Human Relations problems.
•   Howarth to All Members of Historical Sites Commission, 25 Aug 1967, re Historic Homes of Springfield
•   Howarth to Charles Midden, 25 Sept 1967, re Police Union.
•   Howarth to Herschel Moore, 19 Oct 1967, re Urban Beautification Programs.
•   Howarth to Robert L. Murphy, 9 Nov 1967, re Ice skating Facility, Winterland Arena.
•   Robert L. Murphy to Howarth, 7 Nov 1967, re Winterland Arena.
•   Howarth to Dr. Joseph H. Albrecht, 26 Dec 1967, re Committee.
•   Howarth to Robert A. Stuart and Allen Pryor, 2 Mar 1968, re Public golf course.
•   Howarth to Commissioners Cellini, Dunham, Hunter and Knox, 2 Jan 1968, re Special Assessment Bonds.
•   Howarth to Herschel Moore, 19 Apr 1968, re Recreation for Youth of Springfield.
•   Howarth to Steve Kosky, 21 June 1968, re Third Street Parking
• Inscriptions for Hon. Ramsey Clark and Hon. Charles Evers, 8 Feb 1968; Cooper T. Holt, 11 Feb 1968; Mrs. Marjorie Merriweather Post, March 1967; Hon. Michael J. Howlett, 11 Apr 1967; Hon. Mark O. Hatfield, 27 Nov 1967.
• Irv Smith and Frank England to Voters, n.d., re Re-elect Howarth; recommendations.

31. Letters to Howarth from Significant People, 1966-71   (photocopies):
 
•   A.L. Sargent to Howarth, 4 Dec 1963, re Illinois Municipal League Committee to study the feasibility of training for police recruits.
•   R.G. Soderstrom to Howarth, 13 Oct 1965, re Picture of the "Key to the City" presentation to Dr. Martin Luther King; Civil Rights.
•   Hubert H. Humphrey to Howarth, 12 Dec 1966, re Holiday Greetings.
•   Reverend William Edward Krueger to Howarth, 12 Sept 1968,  re Howarth as Mayor.
•   Adolph H. Lubin to Howarth, 24 Sept 1968, re Admiration and respect, duties as Mayor, report to the people "The Problem in Justice-Not Law and Order".
•   Ivan R. Levin to Howarth, 25 Sept 1968, re Radio talk program.
•   Abraham L. Marovitz to Howarth, 13 Feb 1969, re Abraham Lincoln Association Dinner, 12 Feb 1969.
•   Chief Justice Warren to Howarth, 27 June 1969, re Howarth's letter on Warren's retirement.
•   Denny M. Kelley to Howarth, 30 Dec 1969, re Plazas.
•   William S. Foster to Carrol C. Hall, 15 Jan 1970, re Howarth; Mayor's/City Manager's duties.
•   ?? Lydon to Howarth, 24 Jan 1970, re Compliments Howarth.
•   Paul M. Angle to Howarth, ca. 1971, re Radio talks and retirement.
•   J.W. Peltason to Howarth, 9 Feb 1971, re "Alumnus of the Month", Feb 1971, University of Illinois, College of Law.
•   J.A.O. Preus to Howarth, 10 May 1971, re Success and happiness.
•   Alan J. Dixon to Howarth, 20 May 1971, re Howarth returning to law practice.
• Paul Findley to Howarth, 19 July 1971, re Passage of H.R. 9798 bill.

32. Farewell Speeches, Other Speeches, Radio Talks for Special   Occasions, 1963-71:
 
•   "The Republican Party and the Future," Republican Women's Luncheon Club, 7 Aug 1963, speech outline.
•   Speech by Howarth in Presenting a Key to the City to Charles E. Becker in recognition of his civic contributions to the Springfield Community, 1964.
•   "Springfield's Interstate Highway Problems," 4 min. radio    broadcast, 29 Aug 1965
•   Invitation to dedicate a plaque for Lincoln Greens Golf Course from The Playground and Recreation Commission, 5 June 1966.
•   "Railroad Blockades," 4 min. radio broadcast, 17 July 1966
•   "Let's Light Up Our Streets," 4 min. radio talk, 15 May 1966.
•   Speech for The Federal Union 1966 Convocation Dinner, 11 June 1966, presentation of Keys to the City to the principal speaker, Prime Minister, Leslie B. Pearson, Canada.
•   Rough draft of The Federal Union 1966 Convocation Dinner speech.
•   Speech Testimonial Dinner for Howarth, 7 Jan 1967.
•   "The Mayor's Role in Our Commission Government," TV and radio talk, 21 Jan 1967.
•   "Accomplishments. 1963-67 City Council," TV and radio talk, 24 Jan 1967; partial copy of 28 Jan 1967, TV and radio talk.
•   TV and Radio speech, 13 Feb 1967, re Re-election.
•   TV and Radio talk, 17 Mar 1967, re Re-election.
•   TV and Radio talk, 22 Mar 1967, re Re-election.
•   TV and Radio talk, 29 Mar 1967, re Re-election.
•   Welcoming Remarks by Howarth, 20 Oct 1968, at dedication of V.Y. Dallman Power Plant.
•   "Catalog of a Career in Municipal Government," radio talk, 25 Mar 1971.
•   Farewell Speech to the City Council as Mayor, 6 April 1971.