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Morris K. Udall was appointed to Post Office and Civil Service Committee after being sworn in by Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn on May 17, 1961, during the Kennedy administration.

Election night celebration, 1961. In special election held on May 2, 1961, Morris K. Udall won Congressional District 2 seat succeeding his brother Stewart with 50,560 votes (50.9%) defeating Republican Mac Matheson, 48,599 (49.1%).

Morris K. Udall chaired the Arizona Volunteers for Stevenson organization. Served as delegate to Democratic National Convention; served as vice chair on state bar commission of criminal law and practice.

Elected as Pima County Attorney, Morris K. Udall investigated corruption charges at Rillito Race Track and successfully prosecuted several public officials involved. Pictured are members of the Pima County Attorney's Office that worked with Udall.

With his brother, Stewart, Morris K. Udall established the private Tucson law firm of Udall and Udall (1949-61).

Before his days in Congress, Morris K. Udall played professional basketball with Denver Nuggets of National Basketball League (1948-49). This flyer advertised members of the team, including Udall.

Before his days in Congress, Morris K. Udall played professional basketball with Denver Nuggets of National Basketball League (1948-49).

Morris K. Udall being administered the bar oath by his father.

Captain of conference-winning University of Arizona basketball team.

"No Postal Increases this Session."

September 28, 1961. 87th Congress.

"Should we Impeach Chief Justice Warren?"

August 24, 1961. 87th Congress.

Campaign sign: "Re-Elect Congressman Udall".

Manuscript and published drafts of speeches, addresses and public statements made by Stewart Udall during his career from 1954-1975.

Roosevelt Dam visit. Salt River project. Dam safety briefing. 1981.

Roosevelt Dam visit. Salt River project. Dam safety briefing. 1981.

Udall with Reagan during a speech. February 1981.

Udall shaking hands with President Reagan.

July 22, 1981.

Udall with Reagan as the President signs a bill. 1980s.

Press debates. America Washington. Debating the federal campaign financing law. Udall (center) defends the 1974 adopted law on ABC-TV “A.M. America.” Also present: Sen. James L. Buckley, Cons-Rep. NY (left), and former Democratic Sen. Eugene J.…

Press debates. 1976. Public Memo host Steve Johnson (center) does double duty as he interviews Hugh Downs, John Rhodes, Morris Udall, and Paolo Soleri – guests on a KAET prime time program.