Election Frauds--1936

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Response letter from Governor Park re-emphasizing that the authorities will investigate election fraud allegations is proven to be warranted.

Response letter from Governor Park to Fred D. Fowler advising him to report criminal activities in Kansas City to the authorities.

Response letter from Governor Park to Nettie C. Alvey of Kansas City indicating that she should contact the authorities or provide evidence if she has knowledge of election fraud activities.

Letter from Jimmie Hurst to Lloyd Stark, warning him about the activities of Roger Taylor who, among other things, was setting up phony Stark clubs in order to steal contributions intended for the campaign.

Letter from W. M. Ledbetter to Lloyd Stark advising him not to get involved in accusations of voting irregularities in the recent Missouri statewide election.

St. Louis Star-Times article about the 1936 investigation into election fraud, including a sketch of Pendergast by Thomas Hart Benton. The article reports Pendergast "said today that he had been investigated so often that 'one more doesn't bother me much.'" He argued that he had no idea of any election fraud.

Letter from an unknown author to Leo Kanan, District Superintentdent of the WPA Equipment Department. The author indicates that he told Lloyd Stark to contact him at some point, and advises Kanan to "introduce him to some of your good Union Labor friends."

Letter from Ralph Holmlund to Lloyd Stark, offering the support of the Kansas City League of Young Democrats in his campaign for Governor.

Letter from Colonel W. L. Bouchard describing a recent trip to Kansas City on behalf of the Stark-for-Governor campaign.

Letter from John E. Robertson to Guy B. Park regarding violence and election fraud taking place at a March 6th primary election.

Transcript of the Court's Charge to the Grand Jury in case investigating election fraud in a 1936 election.

Response letter from Guy Peabody to Governor Park insisting that reports of election fraud in Kansas city are true.

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