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John C. Shaffer correspondence, 1893 November-1893 December

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The collection consists largely of Beveridge’s correspondence with John C. Shaffer, publisher of the Chicago Evening Post and the Indianapolis Star and president of a syndicate owning the Indianapolis street railways. Included are letters from Beveridge as Shaffer’s lawyer handling the dissolution of the Indianapolis street railways syndicate (1893) and letters on personal and political matters (1897-1914). The collection also includes Beveridge’s manuscript for his senate speech on the Philippines (1900); copies of additional speeches; letters from Beveridge to various correspondents regarding political affairs; and notes from his research on the life of Abraham Lincoln.

Dates

  • 1893-1926, bulk 1893-1914

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
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