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"Immigration", 1953

 File — Box: 134, Folder: 12

Scope and Contents

Correspondence concerning the McCarran-Walter Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 which placed restrictions and quotas on immigration into the United States and allowed for the deportation of immigrants or naturalized citizens engaged in subversive activities. Senator Maybank sponsored the bill and voted to override President Truman's Veto.

Dates

  • Creation: 1953

Creator

Language of Material

From the Collection:

Materials in English.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 241.8 linear feet (149 document boxes, 136 cartons, 8 slim document boxes, 7 oversize boxes, 1 oversize scrapbook)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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