Papers of Marshall Stimson, 1893-1951.

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Papers of Marshall Stimson, 1893-1951.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122510211

The collection consists of letters, manuscripts (including 25 diaries and notebooks), documents (including 5 account books), photographs, and 9 scrapbooks related to the life and activities of Marshall Stimson. The collection includes radio addresses of Marshall Stimson and the manuscript of his published autobiography titled Fun, fights, and fiesta in old Los Angeles. There are materials related to California and national politics, including Hiram Johnson and the Progressive Party "Bull Moose" Convention of 1912. There are also materials related to Homer Lea, the League of Nations, and World War II. The collection also contains the diaries of Mary Gordon Stimson, wife of Marshall Stimson.

Approximately 932 pieces.10 boxes.8 scrapbooks.1 case.5 ledgers.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 6742118

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Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945

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Stimson, Mary Gordon.

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Lea, Homer, 1876-1912

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Stimson, Marshall, 1876-1951.

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Marshall Stimson, a Los Angeles lawyer, was active in civic affairs and was instrumental in the development of the Los Angeles Harbor. He was director of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and active in reform movements in state and local governments. Stimson was prominent in Republican politics and organized the Lincoln-Roosevelt Republican League of California (1907) and the Progressive Party in California (1912). He was also active in supporting the League of Nations and the United Nations. ...