Political scrapbook, circa 1898-1899

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Johnson, T. D.
Title
Political scrapbook
Dates
circa 1898-1899 (inclusive)
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
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

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

Processing Note

Processed by Susan M. Neel in 1980.

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