UUM_Ms0213 Inventory of the political scrapbook circa 1898-1899 Political scrapbook Finding aid prepared by Susan M. Neel Manuscripts Division, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
295 South 1500 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0860 801-581-8864 http://www.lib.utah.edu/collections/manuscripts.php
© 1980 Finding aid encoded by Lisa DeMille 2007 Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script. University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections Manuscripts Division
Special Collections 295 South 1500 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0860 801-581-8864 http://www.lib.utah.edu/collections/manuscripts.php
Ms0213 Political scrapbook circa 1898-1899 Johnson, T. D. 2.5 linear feet The political scrapbook (circa 1898-1899) consists of news clippings relating to Utah's third legislature after statehood. Collection materials are in English. Organizational History

The first five years of Utah's statehood were plagued by political squabbles and infighting. Divisions between Republicans, Silver Republicans, Populists, and Democrats hampered the new State Legislature. Party divisions were so severe that the third legislature was unable to elect one of Utah's representatives to the United States Senate. Support for Frank J. Cannon, William H. King, Alfred W. McCune, and Orlando W. Powers produced a deadlock and Utah was represented by only one senator from 1899 until 1900.

The political scrapbook (circa 1898-1899) consists of news clippings relating to Utah's third legislature after statehood. The clippings, possible from the Salt Lake Tribune describe the controversies surrounding this legislative body. Several folders of loose clippings, also on the third legislature, are included as well.

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the political scrapbook must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Initial Citation: Political scrapbook, Ms 213, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Ms 213.

Processed by Susan M. Neel in 1980.

 Utah--Politics and government Politics, Practical--Utah Political parties--Utah Political Campaigns Scrapbooks Scrapbooks 1 News Clippings circa 1898-1899