Records pertaining to JTR's activities while Minority Leader of the Senate. Records include correspondence concerning legislative matters such as the Game Refuge Bill and the Pullman Surcharge Bill. Also discussed are state matters such as the Arkansas National Guard, bridges, and current political issues. Arranged topically, alphabetically, and chronologically. Records pertaining to legislation introduced by JTR in the Senate.
Related correspondence is filed with the appropriate bill.
Indexes and histories of bills are filed with the appropriate time periods. Also included is correspondence dealing with legislation not introduced by JTR but with which he was involved. Records pertaining to business of various governmental departments and agencies. Correspondents are primarily constituents or representatives of various businesses. Arranged by government department or agency and division, and then arranged chronologically.