James M. Beck Papers 1787-1936 1880-1936

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James M. Beck Papers 1787-1936 1880-1936

The James Beck papers consist primarily of correspondence, articles, addresses and scrapbooks which document Beck's career as lawyer, Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney, Assistant Attorney General, Solicitor General of the United States, a Republican member of Congress, author, and public speaker.

14.68 linear feet; 17 archival record storage boxes and 24 custom made phase boxes

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SNAC Resource ID: 6321244

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