Marvin H. Bovee letters 1873-1875

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Marvin H. Bovee letters 1873-1875

Six letters concerning publishing, the book trade, and Bovee's writings on capital punishment.

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

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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 ...