Testimonies, 1933-1938

File — Box: 63

Identifier: III

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Eccles' testimony before congressional committees concerning various economic issues, including the Banking Act of 1935; his nomination to the Federal Reserve Board; the Frazier-Lemke Farmers' Relief Act; legislation to permit direct obligations of the United States to be used as collateral; amendments to the National Housing Act; the Patman Bill for government ownership of the twelve Federal Reserve banks; and unemployment and relief issues. These materials also include Eccles' letters published in the Congressional Record or made public through the press.

Dates

1933-1938

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.