Edward P. Costigan Papers 1874-1939

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Edward P. Costigan Papers 1874-1939

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Edward P. Costigan was an advocate of civic reform and progressive politics. Following service on the U.S. Tariff Commission, he was elected to U.S. Senate. The collection contains personal and legislative correspondence and scrapbooks, Costigan's personal library reflecting his broad interests in women's suffrage, prohibition, labor strife, anti-lynching laws, tariff legislation, and other progressive and liberal issues.

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University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries. Archives Dept.

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