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Penelope A. "Penny" Gross Papers, 1968-1988

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Gross, Penny
Title
Penelope A. "Penny" Gross Papers
Dates
1968-1988 (inclusive)
Quantity
.75 linear feet, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
MSS 394
Summary
The Penny Gross Papers contain files and correspondence related to Frank Church, Church's work in the U.S. Senate, memorials honoring his memory, and also Bethine Church's work for the Democratic National Committee.
Repository
Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is available for research.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Penelope A. "Penny" Gross worked for Frank Church on his senate staff in Washington, D.C. After leaving Church's office, she was elected supervisor of Fairfax County, Virginia, seven times, beginning in 1995.

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Content Description

This collection contains material Penny Gross gathered during her time working for Frank Church and after his death, including senate office memoranda, materials related to Frank Church memorials, and newspaper clippings documenting Church's run for president in 1976 and obituaries written at the time of his death. There is also material from Bethine Church and her work for the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[item description], Penelope A. "Penny" Gross Papers, Box [number], Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Penny Gross in 2010 and 2021.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Frank Church Memorial Service Programs and Notes (Washington D.C. and Idaho)
    Dates: 1984
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Boise State University Frank Church Chair of Public Affairs Memorial Donations
    Dates: 1984
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Rod Gramer Interview Questions for Frank Church
    Dates: 1983
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: 1976 Democratic National Convention: Church for President Materials
    Dates: 1976
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: 1980 Church Reelection Campaign Materials
    Dates: 1979-1980
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Campaign Mailing Lists
    Dates: 1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Clark and Church Family Geneology
    Dates: 1979-1984
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Verda Barnes Memorial Service
    Dates: 1980
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Verda Barnes Retirement Party
    Dates: 1975
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: Frank Church for President Newspaper Clippings
    Dates: 1975-1976
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: Frank Church Newspaper Clippings
    Dates: 1969-1981
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: Frank Church Obituaries Newspaper Clippings
    Dates: 1984
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  • Description: Bethine Church Speech Drafts
    Dates: 1984-1985
    Container: Box 2, Folder 1
  • Description: Democratic National Committee Correspondence (Bethine Church)
    Dates: 1988
    Container: Box 2, Folder 2
  • Description: Congressional Wives Speakers Bureau (Bethine Church)
    Dates: 1986-1988
    Container: Box 2, Folder 3
  • Description: Church Senate Staff Photographs
    Dates: 1980
    Container: Box 2, Folder 4
  • Description: Church Staff "The Intern's Song"
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2, Folder 5
  • Description: U.S. Senate Stationary Room Card
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2, Folder 6
  • Description: Whitman and Ransom Hiring Frank Church Announcement
    Dates: 1981
    Container: Box 2, Folder 7
  • Description: Accepting Foreign Gifts Memo
    Dates: 1979
    Container: Box 2, Folder 8
  • Description: Anwar El-Sadat Meeting Program
    Dates: 1979
    Container: Box 2, Folder 9
  • Description: "America's New Foreign Policy" Frank Church New York Times Article
    Dates: 1981
    Container: Box 2, Folder 10
  • Description: Frank Church Engraved Key Ring
    Dates: 1968
    Container: Box 2, Folder 11
  • Description: "Closing a Senator's Office" Procedures
    Dates: 1980
    Container: Box 2, Folder 12
  • Description: Report to the President by the Commission on CIA Activities within the United States, June 1975
    Dates: 1975
    Container: Box 2, Folder 13
  • Description: Petroleum Industry Involvement in Alternative Sources of Energy (Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Publication No. 95-54)
    Dates: 1977
    Container: Box 2, Folder 14

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Subject Terms

  • Idaho--Politics and government
  • Idaho--Politics and government--20th century
  • Idaho--politics
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