Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the George Turner Scrapbooks
1885-1932
Cage 211
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Title
- George Turner Scrapbooks
- ID
- Cage 211
- Date [inclusive]
- 1885-1932
- Extent
- 2.5 linear feet of shelf space, 5 boxes
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- Newspaper clippings, speeches, photographs, calling cards and other memorabilia regarding significant events in George Turner's legal and political career; autograph letters of British and American politicians.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] George Turner Scrapbooks, 1885-1932
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Biography/History
George Turner was an attorney, judge, diplomat, and United States Senator from Washington State. He practiced law in Mobile, Alabama and in Spokane, Washington beginning in 1869. He was elected to Congress and served as a Democratic Senator from 1897 to 1903.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of scrapbooks kept by George Turner, containing newspaper clippings, speeches, photographs, and other memorabilia documenting significant events in his legal and political career, as well as autograph letters of British and American politicians. This collection also includes scrapbooks kept by George Turner's wife, Bertha Turner, with photographs, calling cards, correspondence, and other memorabilia relating to their political and personal lives.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a single series.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections 2013
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Names and Subjects
Personal Name(s)
Creator(s) :
- Turner, George, 1850-1932
- Turner, Bertha
Subject(s)
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1933 -- Sources
- Washington (State) -- Politics and government -- Sources
- Statesmen -- United States -- Autographs
- Statesmen -- England -- Autographs
- City and Town Life
- Politics and Politicians
- Political Campaigns
Bibliography
(Source: congress.gov, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress)
Detailed Description of Collection
| box | ||||
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Scrapbook of newspaper clippings 1914 February 13-1916 November 6 |
1 | |||
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Envelope of newspaper clippings 1916 October 27-1916 November 7 |
1 | |||
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Scrapbook of photographs, calling cards, and correspondence 1871-1932; undated |
2 | |||
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Scrapbook of newspaper clippings 1914-1917 |
3 | |||
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Folder of newspaper clippings 1917; undated |
3 | |||
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Manuscript: 4th of July speech by George Turner 1885 July 4 |
3 | |||
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Report by The Morning Review on the retirement banquet for the Honorable George Turner 1888 March 11 |
3 | |||
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Book of newspaper clippings 1903 September 3-1903 November 22 |
3 | |||
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Pamphlet: "'Made in Germany': The Hon. Joseph G. Cannon's Definition of International Socialism" 1918 December 7 |
3 | |||
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Scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous items 1900-1935; undated |
4 | |||
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Scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous items 1890-1935; undated |
5 | |||