Correspondence, 1925 May 13-22

Description:	Correspondence, speeches, and other documents sent to and from Will H. Hays during the 1920s. Born in Sullivan, Indiana in 1879, Hays served as chairman of the Republican National Committee (February 1918-June 1921); manager of Warren G. Hardings presidential campaign (1920); U.S. postmaster general (March 1921-March 1922); and president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) (1922-1945). The contents reflect some of Hays professional affiliations and interests. This folder also includes, but is not limited to, references to the following: discussions regarding the radio bill; motion picture industry annual report; reforestation and American Forestry Association; correspondence involving John Hurley; fire insurance and prevention in the motion picture industry; and motion pictures being considered theatrical performances and therefore illegal to show on Sundays.
Origin:	1924-05-13
Created By:	Hays, Will H. (Will Harrison), 1879-1954
Source:	http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16066coll64/id/24532
Collection:	Will H. Hays Collection
Rights:	http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/
Copyright:	In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Geography:	United States
Subjects:	Hays, Will H. (Will Harrison), 1879-1954 Correspondence Politics and government Politicians Republican National Committee (U.S.) Republican Party (U.S. : 1854-) Motion picture industry Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America Invitations American Forestry Association Reforestation Schenck, Joseph M., 1877-1961 Hurley, John (John Patrick), 1878-1944 Roosevelt Memorial Association Postal service Fire insurance Liability insurance Presbyterian Church Ince, Thomas H., 1882-1924 Photographs Universal Pictures Corporation Fire prevention American Legion United States. Army Telegrams

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