Croffut, W. A. (William Augustus), 1835-1915

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Birth 1835
Death 1915

Biographical notes:

Author, editor, and poet.

From the description of Papers of W. A. Croffut, 1774-1933 (bulk 1880-1915). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450618

Biographical Note

1835 Born, Redding, Conn. circa 1854 Reporter, New Haven Palladium circa 1861 1865 Private, First Minnesota Regiment, during the Civil War, and field reporter for the New York Times circa 1885 1889 Editor, Washington Post 1888 1894 Executive officer, United States Geological Survey 1899 Organizer and secretary, Anti-Imperialist League President, Liberty League 1893 Wrote opening ode for World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Ill. 1900 Campaigned in behalf of William Jennings Bryan for president 1915, Aug. 31 Died, Washington, D.C.

From the guide to the W. A. Croffut Papers, 1774-1933, (bulk 1880-1915), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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  • Poets

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