Frank Mullen Papers, 1980-1986

Overview of the Collection

Title
Frank Mullen Papers
Dates
1980-1986 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (1 box.)
Collection Number
Cage.905
Summary
This collection consists of papers related to the reelection campaigns of Congressman Thomas Foley from 1980 through 1986, gathered by Frank Mullen who served as the Whitman County coordinator of Foley's reelection campaign in these years.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of papers related to the reelection campaigns of Congressman Thomas Foley from 1980 through 1986, gathered by Frank Mullen who served as the Whitman County coordinator of Foley's reelection campaign in these years. It includes an analysis of the Fifth Congressional District, newspaper articles about Foley, and petitions of support.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Thomas Foley (1929-2013) was born in Spokane, Washington and attended Gonzaga University and the University of Washington. He was first elected to Congress in 1964 and served the Fifth District of Washington State until 1995. He eventually became the Speaker of the House of Representatives. When he left Congress after being defeated by George Nethercutt in the 1994 midterm election, Washington State University created the Foley Institute of Public Policy and Public Service in his honor.

Frank Mullen was the Whitman County coordinator of Foley's reelection campaigns in the years 1980-1986.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[item description]; Frank Mullen Papers, 1980-1986; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

James Feller processed this collection in 2018.

Acquisition Information

The Washington State University Foley Institute transferred this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 1997 (MS.1997.23)

Related Materials

Thomas S. Foley Congressional Papers, 1964-1997 (Cage 655).

Thomas S. Foley Photographs, 1905-1995 (PC 111).

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Foley, Thomas S.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Democratic Party (Spokane, Washington)--History--20th century--Sources
  • United States. Congress. House.