Springer, William M.

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Born in Indiana in 1836, practiced law first in Lincoln, Ill. and then moved to Springfield in 1861 where he went into partnership with John McClernand and Robert B. Latham. Served as a Democrat in the Illinois Legislature 1871-1872 and the U.S. House of Representatives, 1875-1895. Died in 1903.

From the description of Papers, 1874-1891. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 55620928

U.S. Representative (Republican) from Illinois' twenty-second district (1951-1972). Member of Committee on the District of Columbia (1963-1972); member of Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce (1957-1972), of which he was ranking Republican (1964-1972), and its Special Subcommittee on Investigations (Legislative Oversight). Supporter of Public Works flood control projects, particularly Oakley Dam and Reservoir Project. Vice-chairman of Republican Congressional Committee and chairman of its Finance Committee (1958-1972).

From the description of Papers, 1936-1972 (bulk 1951-1972). (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 22252259
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creatorOf Springer, William M. Franked envelope to John A. McClernand, [between 1875 and 1895]. University of Chicago Library
referencedIn Melville Weston Fuller Papers, 1794-1949, (bulk 1849-1910) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Springer, William, 1849-. Ferdinand Vandiveer Hayden : [collection] : 1878 ;. History Colorado
creatorOf Springer, William M. Papers, 1874-1891. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Springer, William M. Franked envelope to John A. McClernand, [between 1875 and 1895]. Texas Christian University
referencedIn Seymour, Horatio, 1810-1886. Horatio Seymour correspondence and biographical note, 1856-1867. Library of Congress
creatorOf Springer, William M. Letter : Washington, D.C., to John A. McClernand, Springfield, Ill., 1876 June 19. Texas Christian University
creatorOf Holman, William Steele, 1822-1897. Papers, 1836-1998. Indiana University
creatorOf Springer, William M. Letter : Washington, D.C., to John A. McClernand, Springfield, Ill., 1876 June 19. University of Chicago Library
creatorOf Springer, William M. Letter : Florence, Ind., to John A. McClernand, Springfield, Ill., 1877 June 24. University of Chicago Library
creatorOf Springer, William M. Letter : Florence, Ind., to John A. McClernand, Springfield, Ill., 18[7?]7 June 24. Texas Christian University
referencedIn Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1835-1914. Adlai E. Stevenson : miscellaneous papers, 1891-1894. The Filson Historical Society
creatorOf Springer, William Lee, 1909-. Papers, 1936-1972 (bulk 1951-1972). Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn John Van Loan autograph album, 1879-1902. Houghton Library
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associatedWith Fitch, Ashbel P. (Ashbel Parmelee), 1848-1904. person
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associatedWith Holman, William Steele, 1822-1897. person
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associatedWith McClernand, John A. (John Alexander), 1812-1900 person
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