Papers, 1886-1945.

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Papers, 1886-1945.

Personal, business, and political papers of James A. Stone, a Reedsburg, Wis. attorney who was active in the Wisconsin progressive movement, particularly in Sauk County. Throughout his active political career Stone maintained an exchange with Wisconsin congressmen, notably John J. Esch, Merlin Hull, Paul O. Husting, A. W. Kopp, and Irvine L. Lenroot; members of the La Follette family; and national political figures. Stone was an active supporter of Robert La Follette and served as assistant secretary of state during his governorship, 1901-1903.

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Husting, Paul O.

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Hull, Merlin, 1870-1953.

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Esch, John J. (John Jacob), 1861-1941

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Kopp, A. W.

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Stone, James A., 1856-1946.

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