Newspaper article reporting on a speech given by Frederick E. Whitten in which he rails against the corruption of the Pendergast organization.
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Publication containing excerpts from newspapers throughout the state with endorsements and positive reports for Stark's candidacy for governor.
Letter signed "Marsh" to Governor Lloyd C. Stark. Marsh writes that Dr. Elam in St. Joseph reports that he and "the general good citizens of St. Joe are for [Stark] 100%," and that Dr. Harry Parker and Dr. Burke on the State Board of Health are Pendergast men.
Pamphlet written by Ewing Young Mitchell, former Assistant Secretary of Commerce in Franklin D. Roosevelt administration's first term.
Letter from H. R. Conway to gubernatorial candidate Lloyd Stark, outlining why he believes Saline County did not support Stark's candidacy in greater numbers.
Letter from Mrs. Louis M. Wilson to Governor Lloyd C. Stark prior to his election as Missouri governor, providing advice about his 1936 campaign. Regarding the Pendergast machine, she advises "you have to have them to win."
Letter from Jim Pendergast to Guy B. Park recommending Rufus Maddox for a position as Deputy Inspector.
Letter from Paul A. Hasting, who is a candidate for an unnamed office in Carrollton, asking Hurst to petition Lloyd Stark for his support in the race.
Letter from J. E. Woodsmansee, chairman of the Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners, to Governor Lloyd C.
Letter from Jimmy Hurst to Governor Park, in response to being overlooked for an appointment.
Response letter from Governor Guy Park to James Hurst, stating that he had overlooked his recommendation from Tom Pendergast when appointing the Secretary of the State Athletic Commission.
Letter from Ernest O. Boone, principal of the Dunbar School, to Lloyd C. Stark congratulating Stark on his election as Director of the State Chamber of Commerce, as well as discussing African-American politics in Missouri.