Curtis, Charles, 1860-1936

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Dates:
Active 1871
Active 1928
Birth 1860-01-25
Death 1936-02-08
Gender:
Male
Americans
English French,

Biographical notes:

American politician; United States senator from Kansas, 1907-1913 and 1915-1929; vice president of the United States, 1929-1933.

From the description of Charles Curtis papers, 1863-1933. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754869167

Charles Curtis (1860-1936) was an American politician and Republican. He began his political career as a member of the House of Representatives for Kansas (1893-1907). Later, he was elected to the Senate (1907-1929), where he held many important offices including Majority Whip, Majority Leader, and President pro tempore. In 1929, he was elected Vice President under Herbert Hoover.

From the guide to the Charles Curtis Letters, 1921-1930, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

Charles Curtis: Shawnee County, Kan., attorney; member of Congress; only Native American vice president. Of Topeka, Kan.; Washington, D.C.

Anna E. Curtis: civic club leader, wife of Charles Curtis. Of Topeka, Kan.; Washington, D.C.

From the description of Charles & Anna E. Curtis correspondence, papers & autobiography, 1860-1992 (bulk 1892-1932). (Kansas State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 320535057

Biographical/Historical Note

American politician; United States senator from Kansas, 1907-1913 and 1915-1929; vice president of the United States, 1929-1933.

From the guide to the Charles Curtis papers, 1863-1933, (Hoover Institution Archives)

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Subjects:

  • Election campaigns
  • Indians of North America
  • Legislators
  • Legislators
  • Politics, government and public administration
  • Vice
  • Vice presidents
  • Vice Presidents' spouses
  • Legislators

Occupations:

  • Politicians
  • Statesmen
  • Lawyers
  • Representatives, U.S. Congress
  • Senators, U.S. Congress
  • Vice presidents

Places:

  • Jetmore (Kan.) (as recorded)
  • United States Politics and government 20th century. (as recorded)
  • Shawnee County (Kan.) (as recorded)
  • Kansas (as recorded)
  • United States Politics and government 1929-1933. (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Washington, D. C., DC, US
  • Topeka, KS, US

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