George William Burton papers, 1908-1930.

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George William Burton papers, 1908-1930.

Correspondence with William Howard Taft, programs, invitations, souvenirs, and other memorabilia, relating to Wisconsin and national politics, Robert M. La Follette, Taft's visits to Wisconsin, and other matters. Some of the letters are from Wendell W. Mischler, Taft's secretary.

200 items.3 containers.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6817685

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La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925

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Robert Marion La Follette Sr. (June 14, 1855 – June 18, 1925), colloquially known as Fighting Bob, was an American lawyer and politician. He represented Wisconsin in both chambers of Congress and served as the Governor of Wisconsin. A Republican for most of his career, he ran for President of the United States as the nominee of his own Progressive Party in the 1924 presidential election. Historian John D. Buenker describes La Follette as "the most celebrated figure in Wisconsin history." Born...

Mischler, Wendell W., 1870-

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Wendell W. Mischler was born in Ripley, Ohio, in 1870. He served as President William Howard Taft's private secretary and continued in this capacity until Taft's death in 1930. He then served as private secretary to Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes until 1940. Mischler died in the early 1950s. From the description of Wendell W. Mischler papers, 1894-1930 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702170668 Wendell W. Mischler was born in Ripley, Ohio, in 1870...

Burton, George William, 1858-1941

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Banker, of LaCrosse, Wis. From the description of George William Burton papers, 1908-1930. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 125423680 ...

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 ...