University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections
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University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections
Description
Special Collections houses the Vermont Research
Collection, the Rare Book Collection, and the University Archives. The Vermont Research Collection includes some 80,000 books and pamphlets, approximately 200,000 photographs and other pictures, upwards of 7,500
printed and manuscript maps, and more than 12,000 linear feet of Vermont manuscripts, including the papers of over thirty former members of Congress.
Collection, the Rare Book Collection, and the University Archives. The Vermont Research Collection includes some 80,000 books and pamphlets, approximately 200,000 photographs and other pictures, upwards of 7,500
printed and manuscript maps, and more than 12,000 linear feet of Vermont manuscripts, including the papers of over thirty former members of Congress.
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Collection Items
Letter from Royce S. Pitkin to Senator Winston Prouty
Pitkin, in his capacity as president of Goddard College, offered his views on each provision of S. 600 regarding higher education, with a focus on the impact to Goddard.
Letter from Robert S. Babcock to Congressman Robert T. Stafford
Babcock, in his capacity as Provost of the Vermont State Colleges, offered his views on bills regarding higher education, with a focus on the impact in Vermont.
Radio Script for Robert T. Stafford
Congressman Stafford regularly recorded radio broadcasts to give constituents in Vermont updates on the activity in Washington. This speech provides information on the main aspects of the Higher Education Act (HR. 9567) which was passed by the House…
Speech notes for Robert T. Stafford
Notes from a speech given by Congressman Stafford to the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in Bennington, Vermont. The speech focuses on gains in education during the 89th Congress.
Letter from Winston Prouty to Walter Beer
Senator Prouty was the ranking minority member of the Education Subcommittee. He offered multiple amendments to the Higher Education legislation, many of which were accepted.
April Newsletter on Education
Senator Prouty sent this newsletter on education to constituents in Vermont. It closes with a warning statement about the actions of the majority and goes some way in expressing a minority sentiment in the Senate.
Winston L. Prouty's Opening Statement at Education Hearings
Senator Prouty's opening statement before the Education Subcommittee began hearings on the Higher Education Act of 1965 highlights his philosophy on education and sentiments about its importance and status.
Letter from Winston L. Prouty to a constituent
Senator Prouty's letter to constituents on the Higher Education Act of 1965 highlights his beliefs on the importance of education.
Photograph of Winston L. Prouty and representatives from American Industrial Arts Association
Senator Winston L. Prouty (R. - Vt.) right, receiving a Certificate of Life Membership in the American Industrial Arts Association in recognition of his successful sponsorship of a program of Federal Assistance to Industrial Arts Education. Making…
Letter from Winston L. Prouty to Vermont members of American Industrial Arts Association
Senator Prouty received dozens of letters from constituents concerned with funding for education in the industrial arts. He introduced a successful amendment for the inclusion of industrial arts under the section of the Higher Education Act relative…