Biographical Data, 1942-1974

The materials in the collection partially document three areas of Collins’ professional activities. The collection contains general correspondence concerning Collin’s personal business dealings from 1931 to 1974, correspondence and topical literature related to Collins’ duties as State Representative (1931-1943) and State Senator (1943-1973), and correspondence from Collins’ legal practice with most materials involving specific legal cases. This collection represents a modest portion of Collins’ total professional records. The day-to-day activities of the Illinois State Legislature for some years are especially well documented, while other years are poorly represented or lacking totally.