Correspondence, 1916-1928.

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Correspondence, 1916-1928.

Chiefly letters from notable literary and political figures and foreign dignitaries invited to speak at Oratorical Association Lectures. A 1924 series of letters is from churchmen sought as speakers for the Wesleyan Guild lecture series. Include also are letter from 3 University of Michigan presidents and a regent, and a group of letters on miscellaneous subjects.

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Hughes, William Morris, 1864-1952

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Angell, James Burrill, 1829-1916

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Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933

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Black, Hugh, 1868-

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Dodge, Horace E. (Horace Elgin), 1868-1920

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Meagher, Richard Denis, 1866-1931.

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Beveridge, Albert J. (Albert Jeremiah), 1862-1927

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Joseph Fort Newton was a protestant clergyman and author. He was associated with Saint James Church and the Church of Saint Luke and the Epiphany, both of Philadelphia. From the description of Papers, 1919-1950 (inclusive), 1930-1950 (bulk). (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122347600 ...

Borah, William Edgar, 1865-1940

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Lawyer and U.S. senator from Idaho. From the description of William Edgar Borah papers, 1905-1940 (bulk 1912-1940). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979901 U.S. senator from Idaho. From the description of Letter, 1929 Oct. 12, Washington D.C., to Perry Walton, Boston. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 184904148 Attorney in Boise, Idaho; United States senator from Idaho, 1907-1940. From the description of Correspondence, 1902-1932. (Idah...

Brown, Charles Reynolds, 1862-1950

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Charles Reynolds Brown graduated from University of Iowa in 1886 and studied Theology at Boston University. He was Dean of the Yale divinity school from 1911-1928. From the description of Manuscript. The living Christ--an Easter sermon. ca. 1929. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 148140810 Charles Reynolds Brown was born in Bethany, West Virginia on October 1, 1862. He was educated at the University of Iowa and Boston University, and received several honora...

Ferris, Woodbridge N., 1853-1928

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Michigan Democratic governor, 1913-1917, U.S. Senator, 1922-1928, and founder of Ferris Industrial School (later Ferris Institute). From the description of Woodbridge N. Ferris papers, 1878-1940. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 154302100 Governor of Michigan 1913-1916; U.S. Senator 1922-1928. From the description of Woodbridge Nathan Ferris correspondence, 1914 March 12. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 430035096 ...

Burton, Marion Le Roy, 1874-1925

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President of University of Michigan, 1920-1925. From the description of Marion LeRoy Burton papers, 1895-1925. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 80711269 From the description of Marion LeRoy Burton papers, 1901-1925. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34422205 M. L. Burton was president of the University of Minnesota from 1917 to 1920. From the description of M.L. Burton papers, 1917-1920. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). Wo...

Ade, George, 1866-1944

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Hoosier journalist, humorist, and playwright best known for his Chicago Record column, "Stories of the streets and of the town," which was illustrated by John T. McCutcheon; for his syndicated "Fables in slang;" and for his Broadway plays including The college widow and The county chairman. From the description of George Ade papers, 1871-1970. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 41996200 George Ade was born in Kentland, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University in 188...

Borden, Robert Laird, Sir, 1854-1937

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Sir Robert Laird Borden was a Canadian political leader and prime minister between 1911-1920. He guided Canada through World War I and, through astute bargaining, achieved equal status for Canada with England within the Commonwealth. From the description of Robert Laird Borden papers. 1886-1937. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 225144426 Robert Laird Borden was born in Grand Pr,̌ Nova Scotia in 1854. Educated in his home province, Borden accepted a teaching position in New Jer...

Cadman, S. Parkes (Samuel Parkes), 1864-1936

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Pastor of Central Church, Brooklyn, New York; Radio Minister of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. From the description of Letter to Mrs. J. Malcolm Forbes, 1931 December 31. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 53891030 S. Parkes Cadman (1864-1936) was an American clergyman, newspaper columnist, and radio personality. He was a radio pioneer, one of the first Christian ministers to begin broadcasting sermons in the 1920s. He was known for his prom...