Correspondence, district files, constituent information, printed materials, subject files, and legislative materials comprise the Frank Ikard Papers, 1951-1961, documenting Ikard’s activities and major areas of interest during his tenure as a U.S. Congressman from the 13th District of Texas. The papers are arranged as they were received and reflect the filing system used within Ikard’s Congressional offices. The records fall into three chronologically arranged subgroups: Constituent Records, Legislative Records, and Personal files.

The CONSTITUENT RECORDS document Ikard’s relationship with the residents of the 13th Congressional district and the activities of his office on behalf of the district. The records include correspondence and subject files organized by county, military academy appointment files, newsletters, requests for government publications, and case files. The papers also reflect Ikard’s involvement in oil and gas legislation and the development of Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls.

The LEGISLATIVE RECORDS include materials generated from Ikard’s Congressional career and, in particular, his involvement with the Committee on Ways and Means. These records include committee and subcommittee files, bills authored by Ikard, congressional publications, correspondence, and case files.

The PERSONAL FILES include invitations and responses, Democratic National Committee files, travel-related documents, correspondence with fellow members of Congress, office telephone and telegraph accounts, job requests, and financial information.