William Francis Stevenson Papers, . 1861-1924 (bulk 1917-1922)

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William Francis Stevenson Papers, . 1861-1924 (bulk 1917-1922)

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William Francis Stevenson (1861-1942) of Cheraw, S.C., was a lawyer, South Carolina state legislator, and United States representative, 1917-1933. The bulk of the collection is correspondence, 1917-1922, with constituents of the 5th Congressional District of South Carolina, concerning national questions and individual interests. There is some material relating to Stevenson's campaigns. Also included are a few papers relating to the Chesterfield and Lancaster railroad, 1901-1902, and correspondence reflecting Stevenson's interest in the Presbyterian church.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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Stevenson, William Francis, 1861-1942

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William Francis Stevenson was salutatorian of the Davidson College class of 1885. While a student, he was a member of the Philanthropic Society. After graduation, he studied law. He served in the South Carolina legislature from 1896 to 1902 and was speaker of the house from 1900 to 1902. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1916 and served until 1932. From the description of Speech, 1884. (American Museum of Natural History). WorldCat record id: 722091567 W...