Contains twenty-two years of on California Congressman's correspondence, speeches,legislation, and related committee work. McFall's particular interests included agriculture, military affairs and the problems of his constituents.

U.S. Representative John J. McFall, Democrat of Manteca (Calif.), served eleven terms in Congress (1957-78). He represented San Joaquin, Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mono, Tuolumne and portions of Sacramento and Stanislaus counties. McFall was Majority Whip during the 93rd & 94th Congresses and was three times elected Speaker Pro Tempore. His committee assignments included Appropriations, Transportation and Defense.

Collection is open for research.