Bryson, Joseph R. (1893-1953)
Papers, 1917-1953, 7 ft.
A conservative Democrat, Bryson is perhaps best remembered for his unwavering opposition to alcohol. Prior public service included representation of Greenville County in the South Carolina House, 1921-1924, and Senate, 1929-1932.
Collection Finding Aid
The collection documents Bryson's Congressional service, as well as his personal
life and his political campaigns. Among the House committees on which Bryson served
were Education, World War Veterans, and Territories and War Claims, but he is noted
primarily for his work on the Judiciary Committee. He served as Chairman of the subcommittee
on Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights, as well as of committees on Claims and Naturalization
and Immigration.
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