Scrapbooks, 1881-1899.

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Scrapbooks, 1881-1899.

Scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings concerning the assassination of President James A. Garfield, 1881, and speeches delivered by General Finley.

0.3 linear ft. (2 v.)

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Finley, E. B. (Ebenezer Byron), 1833-1916.

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Congressman, 1877-1881, judge of the third circuit of Ohio, and attorney from Bucyrus, Ohio. He served as Adjutant General of Ohio, 1884-86. From the description of Scrapbooks, 1881-1899. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 22379074 ...

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...