Edward A. Stevenson letters

Edward A. Stevenson letters, January 29 and February 7, 1889

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Stevenson, Edward Augustus, 1831-1895
Title: Edward A. Stevenson letters
Dates: January 29 and February 7, 1889 (bulk)
1889-01-291889-02-07
Quantity: 1 folder
Collection Number: MG 5011
Summary: Edward A. Stevenson letters to the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland.
Repository: University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Edward A. Stevenson was born on June 15, 1831 in Lowville, New York. Stevenson moved to the Idaho Territory in the early 1860s. He settled in the Boise Basin, and later re-entered politics. Former President of the United States, Grover Cleveland, nominated Stevenson to be the Idaho Territory Governor. He served in this position from 1885 to 1889.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

These letters from Edward A. Stevenson are regarding appointments and legislation, including Bill No. 20 to establish the University of Idaho.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

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