The papers of Emlin McClain, 1869-1915.

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The papers of Emlin McClain, 1869-1915.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/234239661

Collection includes McCain's diaries, letter press books and loose correspondence, clippings, and the manuscripts of 24 speeches McClain gave about his interest in painting.

2 linear ft. (3 boxes)

University of Iowa Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7111114

University of Iowa Libraries

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McClain, Emlin, 1851-1915

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Emlin McClain was born in Salem, Ohio in 1851 and moved to Tipton, Iowa with his parents in 1855. He graduated from the State University of Iowa's Law Department in 1873. In 1879 he married Ellen Griffiths. McClain continued his legal studies with Judge George G. Wright of Des Moines, becoming his private secretary after Wright was elected to the U.S. Senate. McClain began practicing law in 1877, continuing until 1887 when he became Vice-Chancellor of the Law Department at the State University o...