George Turner Scrapbooks, 1885-1932
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, 1914 February 13-1916 November 6
- Envelope of newspaper clippings, 1916 October 27-1916 November 7
- Scrapbook of photographs, calling cards, and correspondence, 1871-1932; undated
- Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, 1914-1917
- Folder of newspaper clippings, 1917; undated
- Manuscript: 4th of July speech by George Turner, 1885 July 4
- Report by The Morning Review on the retirement banquet for the Honorable George Turner, 1888 March 11
- Book of newspaper clippings, 1903 September 3-1903 November 22
- Pamphlet: "'Made in Germany': The Hon. Joseph G. Cannon's Definition of International Socialism", 1918 December 7
- Scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous items, 1900-1935; undated
- Scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous items, 1890-1935; undated
- Names and Subjects
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
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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
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English, French
Biographical Note
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 Description
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.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] George Turner Scrapbooks, 1885-1932
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Scrapbook of newspaper clippingsDates: 1914 February 13-1916 November 6Container: Box 1
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Description: Envelope of newspaper clippingsDates: 1916 October 27-1916 November 7Container: Box 1
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Description: Scrapbook of photographs, calling cards, and correspondenceDates: 1871-1932; undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Scrapbook of newspaper clippingsDates: 1914-1917Container: Box 3
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Description: Folder of newspaper clippingsDates: 1917; undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Manuscript: 4th of July speech by George TurnerDates: 1885 July 4Container: Box 3
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Description: Report by The Morning Review on the retirement banquet for the Honorable George TurnerDates: 1888 March 11Container: Box 3
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Description: Book of newspaper clippingsDates: 1903 September 3-1903 November 22Container: Box 3
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Description: Pamphlet: "'Made in Germany': The Hon. Joseph G. Cannon's Definition of International Socialism"Dates: 1918 December 7Container: Box 3
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Description: Scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous itemsDates: 1900-1935; undatedContainer: Box 4
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Description: Scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous itemsDates: 1890-1935; undatedContainer: Box 5
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Statesmen -- England -- Autographs
- Statesmen -- United States -- Autographs
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1933 -- Sources
- Washington (State) -- Politics and government -- Sources
Personal Names
- Turner, Bertha (creator)
- Turner, George, 1850-1932 (creator)
