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Political scrapbook, circa 1898-1899
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Johnson, T. D.
- Title
- Political scrapbook
- Dates
- circa 1898-1899 (inclusive)18931899
- Quantity
- 2.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Ms0213
- Summary
- The political scrapbook (circa 1898-1899) consists of news clippings relating to Utah's third legislature after statehood.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The first five years of Utah's statehood were plagued by political squabbles and infighting. Divisions between Republicans, Silver Republicans, Populists, and Democrats hampered the new State Legislature. Party divisions were so severe that the third legislature was unable to elect one of Utah's representatives to the United States Senate. Support for Frank J. Cannon, William H. King, Alfred W. McCune, and Orlando W. Powers produced a deadlock and Utah was represented by only one senator from 1899 until 1900.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The political scrapbook (circa 1898-1899) consists of news clippings relating to Utah's third legislature after statehood. The clippings, possible from the Salt Lake Tribune describe the controversies surrounding this legislative body. Several folders of loose clippings, also on the third legislature, are included as well.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the political scrapbook must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Political scrapbook, Ms 213, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations:Ms 213.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | News Clippings | circa 1898-1899 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Political parties--Utah
- Politics, Practical--Utah
Geographical Names
- Utah--Politics and government
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks
