Anti-Rent Bill (1 of 4), 1912-1925
Date
1912-1925
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
Description
This file and the next two document just about every aspect of the process of legislating. Saulsbury proposed this bill to restrain property holders from taking advantage of the war situation and charging excessive rents. The file includes letters from property holders, renters, other legislators, government employees, and concerned citizens. Includes amendments and newspaper clippings on the legal challenges to the bills.
Keywords
Democratic Party (Del.), Democratic Party (U.S.), Morris, Hugh M., Saulsbury, Eli, 1817-1893, Saulsbury, May du Pont, 1854-1927, Saulsbury, Willard, 1820-1892, United States. Congress. Senate, Business and politics, Business enterprises--United States--History--20th century, Delaware, Delaware--History--19th century, Delaware--History--20th century, Delaware--Politics and government--1865-1950, Fenwick Island (Del.), United States--Politics and government--20th century, Business records, Legal documents, Personal papers, correspondence
Citation
MSS 0331, Willard Saulsbury, Jr., papers, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.