Allen J. Payton letters
Collection — Folder: S1043
Identifier: S1043
Scope and Contents
The collection includes two letters from Indiana Representative Allen J. Payton written to his cousin, John D. Evans in New Albany, Indiana, ranging from February 27, 1889, to March 6, 1889, regarding the 1889 General Assembly Session.
Dates
- 1889
Creator
- Payton, Allen J. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Allen J. Payton was born around 1861-1862. In 1880, he lived in Luce, Spencer County, Indiana as a farmer. He married Anna Stevenson on June 3, 1891. They had 5 children, including Robert S.; Evelyn L.; Allen J.; William E.; and Amanda. During November 1888, Payton ran against Benjamin B. John for the Spencer County seat within the House of Representatives, Indiana General Assembly. He won the election after a special committee investigated voting fraud. He died on March 1, 1917 in Evansville, Indiana.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Wisconsin Historical Society on 1955/05/08.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2015/03/15 by Linda Gellert.
Creator
- Payton, Allen J. (Person)
- Title
- Allen J. Payton letters
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
