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Speeches, Statements and News Releases
The Speeches, statements and news releases subseries spans from 1951 to 1964. The topics cover legislation, economic issues, Michigan issues, and a variety of national issues. They are speeches given by Lesinski or official statements released by his office. They are organized in chronological order.
Campaign Materials
The Campaign materials subseries includes posters, statements, newsletters, and some correspondence primarily focused on the 1964 campaign. Other materials include voting records, nominating petitions, and local issues related to the campaign.
General
The general files are arranged in alphabetical order by topic. These materials include correspondence, reports, and government documents. Major subject areas include civil rights, labor, the post office, and foreign policy. Particularly valuable are the civil rights and communism files. The files under the heading "nationalities" primarily focuses on Lesinski's special interest in eastern bloc countries. They are organized alphabetically by country.
Michigan Topical
The Michigan files relate to general statewide topics, 16th District Towns/Post offices, 16th District General, and 16th District projects. Some of the prominent subjects include water pollution, the Detroit Wayne County Willow Run airport controversy, River Rouge development, and foreign trade issues in Michigan.