Box 4
Container
Contains 808 Collections and/or Records:
Three Speeches (printed and bound together), 1914
File — Box: 4, Folder: 66
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_66_0000
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(7 copies)
"Mississippi Choctaws and Choctaw-Chickasaw Rolls", 1914
File — Box: 4, Folder: 67
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_67_0000
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Remarks of WHM in the U.S. House of Representatives April 24, 1914, concerning H.R. 12579, "making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Bureau of Indian Affairs...." Re: opposition to reopening of Choctaw and Chickasaw rolls to admit persons who do not come within the laws and treaties defining and governing their rights. Printed together with statements by others (including Robert L.Owen, Senator from Oklahoma). (5 copies).
"Exemption of Farmers and Like Organizations from the Antitrust Laws", 1914
File — Box: 4, Folder: 68
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_68_0000
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The Murray Collection is approximately 9 linear feet plus oversized materials. Although Murray served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1913-1917, the majority of the collection is related to his post-congressional activities, family affairs, and years as governor. The materials cover a variety of topics including his use of executive orders calling for martial law, pardons, and the appointment and removal of state officials. The documents also include material...
"Personal Government or Cabinet Officers Before Congress", 1914
File — Box: 4, Folder: 69
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_69_0000
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Remarks of WHM in the House of Representatives February 3, 1915, quoting a speech by Hon. Perry Belmont of July 2, 1914. Re: changes in procedures to allow Cabinet officers to discuss public measures on the floor of Congress. Printed.
Five Sets of Remarks and Speeches (printed and bound together), 1913-1916
File — Box: 4, Folder: 70
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_70_0000
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(4 copies)
Homesteading Public Lands. Floor remarks[?]of WHM in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1916
File — Box: 4, Folder: 71
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_71_0000
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concerning H.R. 407, "To provide for stock raising homesteads...". Re: voting for bill arranging for remaining public domain to be homesteaded by tenants in 640-acre blocks. Printed. (4 copies)
The Judiciary in Politics. Speech of William H. Murray in the U.S. House of Representatives., 1916
File — Box: 4, Folder: 72
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_72_0000
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Re: wisdom of prohibiting nomination or election of Supreme Court member while a member of the court with specific reference to Justice Hughes. Printed. (3 copies)
First Message of Governor William. H. Murray Delivered to the Joint Session of the Thirteenth Legislature of the State of Oklahoma, 1931
File — Box: 4, Folder: 74
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_74_0000
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Re: policies which will lead to economy, efficiency, and honesty in government, including recommendations concerning taxation, constitutional revision, and education. Printed. (3 copies)
Second Message of Governor Wm. H. Murray Delivered to the Joint Session of the Thirteenth Legislature of the State of Oklahoma, 1931
File — Box: 4, Folder: 75
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_75_0000
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Re: recommendations for legislation including judiciary and election law changes, reorganization of county government, provision of free textbooks; financial condition of state. Printed. (3 copies)
First Message of Governor Wm. H. Murray Delivered in Joint Session of the Fourteenth Legislature of the State of Oklahoma, 1933
File — Box: 4, Folder: 76
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_76_0000
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Re: financial condition of the state, audit of School Land Department, appropriation for sub-penitentiary, and oil proration. Printed. (3 copies)