George Turner Scrapbooks

George Turner Scrapbooks, 1885-1932

Overview of the Collection

Title: George Turner Scrapbooks
Dates: 1885-1932 (inclusive)
18851932
Quantity: 2.5 linear feet of shelf space, (5 boxes)
Collection Number: Cage 211 (collection)
Summary: Newspaper clippings, speeches, photographs, calling cards and other memorabilia regarding significant events in George Turner's legal and political career; autograph letters of British and American politicians.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English, French

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

George Turner was an attorney, judge, diplomat, and United States Senator from Washington State. He practiced law in Mobile, Alabama and in Spokane, Washington beginning in 1869. He was elected to Congress and served as a Democratic Senator from 1897 to 1903.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of scrapbooks kept by George Turner, containing newspaper clippings, speeches, photographs, and other memorabilia documenting significant events in his legal and political career, as well as autograph letters of British and American politicians. This collection also includes scrapbooks kept by George Turner's wife, Bertha Turner, with photographs, calling cards, correspondence, and other memorabilia relating to their political and personal lives.

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Preferred Citation

[Item Description] George Turner Scrapbooks, 1885-1932

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

Bibliography

(Source: congress.gov, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
1	Scrapbook of newspaper clippings	1914 February 13-1916 November 6
1	Envelope of newspaper clippings	1916 October 27-1916 November 7
2	Scrapbook of photographs, calling cards, and correspondence	1871-1932; undated
3	Scrapbook of newspaper clippings	1914-1917
3	Folder of newspaper clippings	1917; undated
3	Manuscript: 4th of July speech by George Turner	1885 July 4
3	Report by The Morning Review on the retirement banquet for the Honorable George Turner	1888 March 11
3	Book of newspaper clippings	1903 September 3-1903 November 22
3	Pamphlet: "'Made in Germany': The Hon. Joseph G. Cannon's Definition of International Socialism"	1918 December 7
4	Scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous items	1900-1935; undated
5	Scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous items	1890-1935; undated

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