Burton K. Wheeler Collection 1924-1973

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Burton K. Wheeler Collection 1924-1973

The Burton K. Wheeler Collection consists of speeches, miscellaneous papers, articles, and correspondence pertaining to the career of Burton K. Wheeler. Also in the collection are scrapbooks, memorabilia, and photographs.

1.8 linear feet

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6370831

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Scott, Marion Wheeler, 1925-

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Marion Wheeler Scott is the youngest daughter of U.S. Senator Burton K. Wheeler. She was born on 24 Apr. 1925 and grew up in the family home in Washington, D.C. From the description of Burton K. Wheeler collection, 1924-1973. (Montana State University Bozeman Library). WorldCat record id: 70925421 Marion Wheeler Scott is the youngest daughter of U.S. Senator Burton K. Wheeler. She was born on April 24, 1925 and grew up in the family home in Washington, D.C. She collected mat...

Wheeler, Burton K. (Burton Kendall), 1882-1975

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Burton Kendall Wheeler was born in Hudson, Mass., on 27 Feb. 1882 and moved to Montana shortly after his graduation from law school in 1905. He began his law career in Butte, serving as U.S. Attorney for Montana from 1913 to 1918 prior to his election to the U.S. Senate in 1922. In 1924 he ran unsuccessfully for vice-president on the Progressive Party presidential ticket. Wheeler is remembered as one of the most powerful senators in Washington, D.C., in the 1930s. Chairman of the Interstate Comm...