Scope and Contents Speaker Carl Albert opens the Centennial Safe at the U.S. Capitol, which was the vision of Anna Deihm to link the first 100 years of American history with the bicentennial celebration. The safe was first displayed in Philadelphia in 1876 and contains albums with photographs and signatures of important figures from the 44th Congress. Albert reflects on the history of the House of Representatives and the continuity of government over the years. He emphasizes the importance of preserving America's...

Scope and Contents From 1947-1977, Carl Albert served as the representative of Oklahoma's Third District to the U.S. House of Representatives. During the last three terms, he was the Speaker of the House. Known as the "Little Giant from Little Dixie," Albert held more power than any other Oklahoman. The Albert Collection is the largest held by the Carl Albert Center, and it contains a prodigious amount of material generated and received by Albert's congressional offices. It is mostly comprised of...

Scope and Contents The Verneil English collection consists of a variety of materials submitted by English and Kathy Fraser. English collected the greater part of these items as Carl Albert’s executive assistant. The collection includes internal memos, invitations to prominent events on Capitol Hill, legislative reference material, and various personal materials related to Carl Albert and English. One of the strongest series is the Queen’s Visit and Luncheon, which contains a large amount of information about...

Scope and Contents Speaker Carl Albert gives remarks at the opening of the Centennial Safe, highlighting the historical significance of the relics within and the dedication of Mrs. Charles Deihm in preserving them. He reflects on the growth and progress of the United States since the first Centennial celebration, emphasizing the importance of preserving the country's heritage and the contributions of those who have worked towards its strength, freedom, and prosperity.