George F. Parker papers 1919-1926

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George F. Parker papers 1919-1926

George Frederick Parker (1847-1928) was an American journalist and publicity expert based in New York City. Collection consists of correspondence, essay, and printed matter concerning the Philippine independence movement in the U.S. and political campaigns in the U.S. Correspondence, telegrams, newsclippings, and printed materials relate to the drive for Philippine independence in the 1920s. Additional correspondence and printed materials pertain to Leonard Wood's presidential campaign, Woodrow Wilson's campaign for the governorship of New Jersey, and the coastline of the U.S. and other Pacific countries.

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