Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
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Cage 211
George Turner Scrapbooks
1885-1932
2.5 linear feet of shelf space
5 boxes
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.
Collection materials are in:
EnglishFrench
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.
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.
This collection is arranged in a single series.
This collection is open and available for research use.
[Item Description]
George Turner Scrapbooks, 1885-1932
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Washington State University Libraries
Pullman, WA
(Source: congress.gov, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress)
Turner, George, 1850-1932
Turner, Bertha
United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1933 -- Sources
Washington (State) -- Politics and government -- Sources
Statesmen -- United States -- Autographs
Statesmen -- England -- Autographs
City and Town Life
Politics and Politicians
Political Campaigns
1
1914 February 13-1916 November 6
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings
1
1916 October 27-1916 November 7
Envelope of newspaper clippings
2
1871-1932; undated
Scrapbook of photographs, calling cards, and correspondence
3
1914-1917
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings
3
1917; undated
Folder of newspaper clippings
3
1885 July 4
Manuscript: 4th of July speech by George Turner
3
1888 March 11
Report by The Morning Review on the retirement banquet for the Honorable George Turner
3
1903 September 3-1903 November 22
Book of newspaper clippings
3
1918 December 7
Pamphlet: "'Made in Germany': The Hon. Joseph G. Cannon's Definition of International Socialism"
4
1900-1935; undated
Scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous items
5
1890-1935; undated
Scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous items