Correspondence, 1956-1962

The personal files series consists of correspondence, memoranda, notes, and printed materials related primarily to Rivers' relationship with social and political organizations, county and city governments, and first district constituents. Included are files documenting his assistance in obtaining military weapons and equipment for use in local fairs and exhibits and his interest in supporting local businesses and schools. The file also includes speeches, memoranda, and communications from his staff, drafts of weekly reports published in local newspapers (Rivers Reports from Washington), and correspondence with local and national newspapers.