Senate Campaign Materials, 1952

File — Box: 134

Identifier: V

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Endorsements, press reports, and campaign materials regarding Eccles' 1952 U. S. Senate campaign. When he left Washington to return to Utah in July 1951, there was speculation that he would seek the Senate seat of Arthur V. Watkins. He did not announce his decision to run until just before the Republican state convention, however, leaving only six weeks to prepare for the primary, which he lost.

While Eccles attributed his loss to the brevity of his campaign, another possible cause for his defeat was his strong identification with the New Deal. But his public break with President Truman over monetary policy seemed to Eccles to preclude his running as a Democrat.

Dates

1952

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.