Diary, 1881.

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Diary, 1881.

Diary of daily activities and events at the family home in Mentor, Ohio and at the White House, Jan. 1-Jul. 2, 1881.

0.2 linear ft.

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Garfield, Eliza Ballou, 1808-1888

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Mother of President James A. Garfield. She resided at the White House from March until June, 1881 and kept a diary during the last year of the President's life. From the description of Diary, 1881. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 17725256 ...

Garfield family.

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Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

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James Garfield, twentieth President of the United States, was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in 1831. After embarking on an academic career, he joined the Ohio volunteer infantry regiment, and in 1863 was appointed Major General in the same regiment. He served as a member of the U. S. House of Representatives from 1863 to 1880, when he was elected President. His inauguration took place on March 4, 1881, but his term of office was unfortunately brought to an abrupt end with his assassination by C...