Lever, Frank.

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South Carolina Congressman 1901-1919; member of the Federal Farm Board, 1919-1922; organizer of the First Carolina Joint Stock Land Bank, 1922-1929; Director of Public Relations, Farm Credit Administration, Southeastern Region, 1933-1940.

From the description of Frank Lever papers 1895-1964 1900-1940. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 19365105

This series documents Lever's unsuccessful bid for the former seat he held in Congress. Lever lost to the incumbent congressman, Hampton Fulmer, and never sought public office again.

From the description of Congressional campaign series. 1932. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 19039328

Lever had broad support but dropped out of a statewide candidates' speaking tour because of illness. He never regained the momentum he had and lost.

From the description of Gubernatorial series. 1930. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 19365521

Lever was appointed a Field Representative for the Board in 1930 and was headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina.

From the description of Federal Farm Board Series 1924-1931 1930-1931. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 19364938

Lever served as Congressman for South Carolina, 1901-1919.

From the description of Congressional Series. 1900-1919. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 19365016

Agency created to coordinate federal activities aimed at alleviating the economic distress in the agriculture sector related to the high ratio of mortgage foreclosures.

From the description of Farm Credit Administration series. 1933-1940. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 19038720

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