Papers. 1912-1972 (bulk 1916-1942). 6.4 linear feet. The Jeannette Rankin papers are arranged in four subgroups corresponding to her personal life (bulk 1916-1942), first congressional term (1916-1919), peace activities (bulk 1932-1940), and second congressional term (1940-1942). Materials from Rankin's first congressional term make up the bulk of the collection, consisting primarily of correspondence arranged in subject files. While much of the outgoing correspondence is comprised of brief form letters, the incoming correspondence casts light on contemporary state, national, and international sentiment on a wide variety of issues. In addition, there is a large body of correspondence which is the consequence of any congressmember's office routine: appointments to military academies, invitations, requests for government publications, etc. Many of Rankin's speeches are also included, as is a large collection of newspaper clippings.

Materials from Rankin's second term are similarly arranged in subject files, mostly relating to House Resolutions introduced by Rankin. Documentation of her 1940 campaign is also included. The two remaining subgroups contain more scattered materials. Materials include general correspondence, printed ephemera, speeches, and miscellany. Of special note is a correspondence file between Jeannette and Wellington Rankin.