Frank J. Cannon papers, 1896-1940 [microform].

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Frank J. Cannon papers, 1896-1940 [microform].

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Microfilmed copies of correspondence, speeches, resolutions, press releases, newspaper articles, certificates, and excerpts from the Congressional Record. Many of the items were created by Cannon's secretary, Caroline Evans. The materials deal largely with the question of free coinage of silver in the United States. The collection is found on six reels of microfilm positively reproduced and on six reels of microfilm negatively reproduced.

12 reels of microfilm.

Harold B. Lee Library

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Cannon, Frank J.

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Born into Mormon family on January 25, 1859 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Father polygamist and member of First Presidency in the LDS Church. Graduated from University of Deseret. Worked as a reporter for Deseret News. Married Martha A. Brown. Became a popular Utah politician. Elected to congress in 1894, U.S. Senate 1897. Lost political favor and by 1904 left Mormon Church and Republican party and joined Democratic party. Became editor Salt Lake Tribune and wrote exposes about political and religiou...