Papers of Robert M La Follette, 1876 - 1924

The microfilm edition of his Papers focuses on his fight to reform corruption and injustice in the political system of the State of Wisconsin. Under La Follette's dynamic leadership the Wisconsin State legislature enacted sweeping domestic reforms including the railroad regulation act, and the primary election law which replaced the old caucus and convention system. The Papers include correspondence with Carnegie, McKinley, Roosevelt and other major figures of his day.