Charles R. Davis papers, undated, 1880-1930.

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Charles R. Davis papers, undated, 1880-1930.

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Newspaper clippings with data on Davis' political career in the Minnesota legislature and the U.S. Congress, biographical information, and obituaries for Davis, and newspaper clippings on John A. Johnson, and on Henry Poehler. A letter from Davis to his daughter (1880) concerns family matters, and a letter from Davis during his service as a representative in the U.S. Congress to "Dear Sir" (1908) asks that publicity on Davis' agricultural and industrial school bill be given to the press. Also included is a postcard showing Davis introducing Taft to the people of Northfield, Minnesota (1908).

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Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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Taft, William Howard, 1857-1930

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William Howard Taft (1857-1930) was an American politician who served as U.S. President (1908-1912) and Chief Justitce of the Supreme Court (1921-1930). 1857 Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 15th 1878 Graduated from Yale University 1880 Graduated from Cincinnati Law School ...

Davis, Charles R. (Charles Russell), 1849-1930.

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