The Lewis T. Mittness Papers consist entirely of documentation on his career as an assemblyman, 1965-1975. Included are general constituent correspondence, subject files, press releases, newsletters, and biographical clippings.
The GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE, which makes up the largest part of the collection, is filed chronologically. It is comprised of letters from constituents, colleagues, state employees, and representatives of various advocacy groups. There are no name or subject indexes which makes the correspondence less useful for researchers interested in Mittness' record on environmental issues.
Five boxes arranged as an alphabetical SUBJECT FILE contain additional correspondence, material distributed by various advocacy groups and state agencies in order to influence legislation, and reference material. This file reflects Mittness' interest in environmental legislation and the Department of Natural Resources. There is also considerable documentation on his involvement with local Janesville issues. Also included are substantial files of Mittness' press releases, as well as some campaign memorabilia, newsletters, sample questionnaires, other mailings, and speeches. There is also a file of chronological BIOGRAPHICAL CLIPPINGS.
ADDITIONS, which were part of M67-209 found after the original processing had been completed, consist of chronologically-arranged correspondence. This material dates entirely from Mittness' 1964 election campaign and first term in the Assembly and is shelved in Box 16.
