Penelope A. "Penny" Gross Papers, 1968-1988
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gross, Penny
- Title
- Penelope A. "Penny" Gross Papers
- Dates
- 1968-1988 (inclusive)19681988
- 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
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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
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
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.
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).
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[item description], Penelope A. "Penny" Gross Papers, Box [number], Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Frank Church Memorial Service Programs and Notes (Washington D.C. and Idaho)Dates: 1984Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Boise State University Frank Church Chair of Public Affairs Memorial DonationsDates: 1984Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Rod Gramer Interview Questions for Frank ChurchDates: 1983Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: 1976 Democratic National Convention: Church for President MaterialsDates: 1976Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: 1980 Church Reelection Campaign MaterialsDates: 1979-1980Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Campaign Mailing ListsDates: 1979Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Clark and Church Family GeneologyDates: 1979-1984Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Verda Barnes Memorial ServiceDates: 1980Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Verda Barnes Retirement PartyDates: 1975Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Frank Church for President Newspaper ClippingsDates: 1975-1976Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Frank Church Newspaper ClippingsDates: 1969-1981Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Frank Church Obituaries Newspaper ClippingsDates: 1984Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Bethine Church Speech DraftsDates: 1984-1985Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: Democratic National Committee Correspondence (Bethine Church)Dates: 1988Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Congressional Wives Speakers Bureau (Bethine Church)Dates: 1986-1988Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Church Senate Staff PhotographsDates: 1980Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: Church Staff "The Intern's Song"Dates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: U.S. Senate Stationary Room CardDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: Whitman and Ransom Hiring Frank Church AnnouncementDates: 1981Container: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: Accepting Foreign Gifts MemoDates: 1979Container: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: Anwar El-Sadat Meeting ProgramDates: 1979Container: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: "America's New Foreign Policy" Frank Church New York Times ArticleDates: 1981Container: Box 2, Folder 10
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Description: Frank Church Engraved Key RingDates: 1968Container: Box 2, Folder 11
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Description: "Closing a Senator's Office" ProceduresDates: 1980Container: Box 2, Folder 12
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Description: Report to the President by the Commission on CIA Activities within the United States, June 1975Dates: 1975Container: Box 2, Folder 13
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Description: Petroleum Industry Involvement in Alternative Sources of Energy (Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Publication No. 95-54)Dates: 1977Container: Box 2, Folder 14
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Subject Terms
- Idaho--Politics and government
- Idaho--Politics and government--20th century
- Idaho--politics
