Rolland Redlin Papers, 1964-1966
Collection Overview
Title: Rolland Redlin Papers, 1964-1966
ID: OGLMC235
Primary Creator: Redlin, Rolland W. (1920-2011)
Extent: 14.25 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 11/18/1974
Subjects: Politics and Government - Democratic/Nonpartisan League (Dem/NPL), Politics and Government - United States House of Representatives
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Rolland Redlin Papers have been divided into eight series as follows:
Series 1: Legislation Sponsored by Redlin
Series 2: Legislative Subject Files
Series 3: Public Relations
Series 4: Correspondence
Series 5: Speeches
Series 6: Photographs
Series 7: 1966 Reelection Campaign
Series 8: Miscellaneous
Researchers should note that the collection was minimally processed. No attempt was made to arrange materials within folders in precise chronological and/or alphabetical order. Many letters also have envelopes attached.
Collection Historical Note
"REDLIN, Rolland W., a Representative from North Dakota; born in Lambert, Richland County, Mont., February 29, 1920; educated in grade school in Lambert, Mont., high school in Minneapolis, Minn., the University of Washington, Seattle, Wash., and took extension courses at Minot (N.Dak.) State University; owns and operates a farm near Crosby, Divide County, N.Dak.; was a candidate for State house of representatives in 1952; elected to the State senate and served from 1959 through 1963; elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-ninth Congress (January 3, 1965-January 3, 1967); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1966 to the Ninetieth Congress; war on hunger consultant, Agency for International Development, 1967; vice president and agricultural representative for Minot First Western Bank; member of the North Dakota State senate, 1973 to 2000; died September 23, 2011, in Rapid City, S.Dak."
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress: http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=R000107
Subject/Index Terms
Politics and Government - Democratic/Nonpartisan League (Dem/NPL)
Politics and Government - United States House of Representatives
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Rolland Redlin, Minot, North Dakota
Acquisition Method: Donation
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Rolland Redlin Papers. OGLMC 235, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.
Processing Information: Processed by Curt Hanson in November 2018.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Legislation Sponsored by Redlin],
[Series 2: Legislative Subject Files],
[Series 3: Public Relations],
[Series 4: Correspondence],
[Series 5: Speeches],
[Series 6: Photographs],
[Series 7: 1966 Reelection Campaign],
[Series 8: Miscellaneous],
[All]
- Series 7: 1966 Reelection Campaign
- This series regards Redlin's unsuccessful re-election campaign in 1966. Thomas Kleppe, a former mayor of Bismarck, won the November election by three percentage points.
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Legislation Sponsored by Redlin],
[Series 2: Legislative Subject Files],
[Series 3: Public Relations],
[Series 4: Correspondence],
[Series 5: Speeches],
[Series 6: Photographs],
[Series 7: 1966 Reelection Campaign],
[Series 8: Miscellaneous],
[All]