Constituent Services--Requests, 1934–1941

Includes constituent letters asking for government publications and bulletins, copies of speeches, and educational material. The material is generally separated by date and state or correspondent.

Requests for government publications and bulletins include a mixture of educational and personal use requests for publications such as the Agricultural Yearbook and the Farmer's Bulletin. Also included are requests for publications about political topics (e.g. a presidential third term).

Requests for speeches include letters from constituents reflecting their opinions about Rush Holt’s speeches in addition to asking for copies. Topics of speeches requested include World War II (particularly the “Youth Faces War” and “Keep America Neutral” speeches), the Works Progress Administration, the Supreme Court issue, the Conscription bill, and the Burke-Wardsworth bill, among others.

Requests for educational material are primarily from teachers and students asking Rush Holt for material to support curriculum activities. Subjects represented include vocational school topics and issues, West Virginia and United States geography, and United States commerce, among others.