mums304 John W. Haigis Sr. Papers, 1903-1936; 1974 Finding Aid Finding aid prepared by Linda Seidman. Encoding funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Special Collections and University Archives, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
2003

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 Collection Overview Haigis, John W., 1881-1960 John W. Haigis Sr. Papers 1903-1974 1903-1936 MS 304 12 boxes (6 linear ft.) Special Collections and University Archives, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
Western Massachusetts political leader, publisher, and banker (1881-1960), Trustee of the University of Massachusetts (1940-1956), and founder, editor and publisher of the Greenfield Recorder newspaper (1912-1928); political positions included State Representative (1909-1913), State Senator (1913-1915, 1923-1927), and State Treasurer (1929-1930); in 1934, was Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, and in 1936, candidate for Governor. Includes scrapbooks (1903-1936), chiefly of clippings, together with speeches (1936), posters, badges, campaign material, and photographs, mainly from Haigis's unsuccessful campaigns for lieutenant governor (1934) and governor (1936); and tape of an interview (1974) with Leverett Saltonstall about Haigis, conducted by Craig Wallwork. English. Biographical Note

Western Massachusetts political leader, publisher, and banker John W. Haigis Senior (1881-1960), a Trustee of the University of Massachusetts 1940-1956, was the founder, editor, and publisher of the Greenfield Recorder, 1912-1928; founder of radio station WHAI, Greenfield, 1938; Director and President of the Franklin County Trust Co.; President of Massachusetts Trust Company Association; and Treasurer and Trustee of Deerfield Academy. In his political career he was successively Town Treasurer, Tax Collector, Assessor, and Water Commissioner for the town of Montague, 1903-1908; State Representative, 1909-1913; State Senator, 1913-1915 and 1923-1927; and State Treasurer, 1929-1930. He was the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 1934 and for Governor in 1936 when Alf M. Landon was the Republican candidate for President of the United States.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The papers include over 90 metal 12 inch phonograph records, notes, and transcripts of speeches in the campaigns; posters, badges, and other campaign paraphernalia, principally from the 1934 and 1936 campaigns; and the tape of an interview about Haigis between U.S. Senator Leverett Saltonstall and Craig Wallwork in 1974; scrapbooks, principally clippings, 1903-1936; and photographs.

The collection is open for research.

 Preferred Citation

Cite as: John W. Haigis Sr. Papers (MS 304). Special Collections and University Archives, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Acquired from: Mrs. Haigis, John Haigis Jr., Charles Winslow, and Craig Wallwork, 1973-1974.

Processed by Linda Seidman.

 Search Terms Haigis, John W., 1881-1960--Archives. Haigis, John W., 1881-1960--Political activity. Republican Party (Mass.)--History--20th century--Sources. Legislators--Massachusetts--History--20th century--Sources. Political candidates--Massachusetts--History--20th century--Sources. Campaign speeches--Massachusetts. Montague (Mass.)--Politics and government--20th century--Sources. Massachusetts--Politics and government--1865-1950--Sources. Photographs. Posters. Scrapbooks. Phonograph records. Saltonstall, Leverett, 1892- Wallwork, Craig. 1 Biographical materials; Elections and campaigns of 1934 and 1936: campaign buttons, speeches, clippings, and posters. Speech notes and drafts1936 Highways Boston Ward Rally1936, n.d. Fireside radio talk1936, n.d. Speech for TauntonNov. 2, 1936 Washington Street ForumOct. 28, 1936 Social Security and Old Age Pensions, at RandolphOct. 23, 1936 Washington Street RallyOct. 22, 1936 Radio and ralliesOct. 21, 1936 Radio address, WNACOct. 21, 1936 Experience, Skill, and Morality in Government of MassachusettsOct. 19, 1936

Recording of speech present in collection.

 Radio speechOct. 16, 1936 Radio speech, WBZOct. 8, 1936

Recording of speech present in collection.

 Lawrence and Lowell speechOct. 1, 1936

Recording of speech present in collection.

 2 Photographs 3 Scrapbook: 1926-1936 4 Scrapbook: Haigis for Governor Club 5-10 Scrapbook: 1936 campaign 11 Scrapbook: Buddie's scrapbook, 1915-1928 12 Phonograph records of speeches (stored in box of recordings from ms collections on oversize shelves) Interview about Haigis with U.S. Senator L. SaltonstallJan. 15, 1974 Station WBZNov. 2, 1936 Station WBZNov. 1, 1936 American Program. Station WCOPNov. 1, 1936 Boston Garden Rally. Station WBZOct. 31, 1936 Wages and Unemployment. Station WNACOct. 30, 1936 John Shea. Station WAABOct. 30, 1936 Graft and Corruption in Massachusetts. Station WAABOct. 29, 1936 Support the National Ticket. Station WNACOct. 28, 1936 Springfield Rally. Station WBZOct. 26, 1936 Lynn Rally. Station WBZOct. 24, 1936 Franco-American Rally. Station WBZOct. 21, 1936 Restore Honest Government in Massachusetts. Station WNACOct. 19, 1936

Typed notes for speech available in collection.

 John Shea - Speaker. Station WNACOct. 14, 1936 State Treasurer Corrupt - Dolan Security Trust. Station WBZOct. 8, 1936

Typed notes for speech available in collection.

 Hurley Speaks of Vague Generalities. Station WBZOct. 1, 1936

Typed notes for speech available in collection.

 Democrats Falsely Attack Haigis Labor Record. Station WBZSept. 24, 1936 Victory Dinner - Hotel Bradford. Station WBZSept. 17, 1936 Governor James Curley. Station WNACSept. 14, 1936 Hon. Joseph Warner - Speaker. Station WBZSept. 3, 1936 Hon. H. Parsons. Station WBZAug. 27, 1936 Mr. Williams interviewing Mr. Haigis - Honesty of Purpose. Station WBZAug. 20, 1936 Parker House Luncheon - Washburn and Haigis - Roosevelt Club. Station WBZAug. 12, 1936 Polling of the Delegates at the Convention. Station WAABJune 19, 1936 Nominating speeches. Station WAABJune 19, 1936 Nominating speeches - E. Sutherland. Station WAABJune 19, 1936 Hon. Henry Webster. Station WAABJune 19, 1936 Station WAABJune 19, 1936 Haigis Speaking to the Delegates Pre-Convention. Station WBZJune 7, 1936 Young Republican Club. Station WBZMay 24, 1936 New England Young Republican Convention. Station WAABMay 22, 1936 Station WBZMay 17, 1936 Sincere and Effective Leadership. Station WBZMay 10, 1936 The Party Must Nominate a Ticket Which Can Win. Station WBZMay 3, 1936 Station WBZApr. 19, 1936 "Mispronunciation"Oct. 8, 1936 Small disc records Parts 5 & 4, Kasper & GordonOct. 16, 1936 Plastic disc Part 1, Kasper & GordonOct. 15, 1936 Plastic disc Irving Conn Shown.d. Plastic disc