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George Henry Williams address , 1896 May 16
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Williams, George H. (George Henry), 1823-1910
- Title
- George Henry Williams address
- Dates
- 1896 May 161896-05-161896-05-16
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1896 May 16
- Summary
- George Henry Williams (1823-1910) was an Oregon politician, serving as the chief justice of the Territory of Oregon, as a Republican representing Oregon in the U.S. Senate, as Attorney General of the United States, and as Mayor of Portland. The collection contains an address by Williams delivered at the Marquam Grand Theater in Portland, Oregon on May 16, 1896.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
George Henry Williams (1823-1910) was born in New York. He was a judge in Iowa before he came to Oregon. He then became the chief justice of the Territory of Oregon, during 1853-1857.
He was a member of the State constitutional convention of Oregon in 1858. Next, he served as a Republican from Oregon in the United States Senate from March 4, 1865, to March 3, 1871. He was unsuccessful in his reelection campaign.
He then served as Attorney General of the United States, under the administration of President Ulysses Grant, from 1872 to 1875. In 1873, he was nominated by President Grant as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, but subsequently his name was withdrawn. He went on to become Mayor of Portland, Oregon in 1902, and served until 1905.
[Source: bioguide.congress.gov]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
In the twenty-six page typed address, Williams explains why he doesn't support the mayoral campaigns of D. (David) Solis Cohen and ex-governor Pennoyer. Williams states that instead he supports Charles F. Beebe for mayor of Portland.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the George Henry Williams Address |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Attorneys general--United States
- Governors--Oregon
- Judges--Oregon
- Legislators--United States
- Mayors--Oregon--Portland
- Politicians--Oregon
Personal Names
- Beebe, Charles Francis, 1849-1922
- Cohen, D. Solis (David Solis), 1850-1928
- Pennoyer, Sylvester, 1831-1902
- Williams, George H. (George Henry), 1823-1910
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
- Portland (Or.)--Politics and government--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Addresses
