Bovee, Marvin H. (Marvin Henry), 1827-1888

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Birth 1827
Death 1888

Biographical notes:

Marvin H. Bovee: Wisconsin Democratic politician and social reformer. As a state senator, he led a successful campaign to abolish the death penalty in 1851-1853, and went on to become a national expert in death penalty and prison reform.

From the description of Correspondence of Marvin Henry Bovee, 1850-1887 (bulk 1860-1884). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 81532797

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Subjects:

  • Authors, American
  • Capital punishment
  • Capital punishment
  • Legislators
  • Legislators
  • Politicians
  • Social reformers

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  • Winsconsin (as recorded)
  • Wisconsin (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Wisconsin (as recorded)

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