James A. Garfield papers, 1853-1913.

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James A. Garfield papers, 1853-1913.

Includes memorandum book, 1853-57; copies of bulletins and telegrams, 1881, concerning Garfield's physical condition; diary, 1857-58, and other assorted items of Lucretia R. Garfield; and correspondence, including letters to Wallace J. Ford concerning Western Reserve Eclectic Institute (Hiram College), of which Ford was trustee and financial agent.

.5 cubic feet (208 items)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7533613

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Garfield, Lucretia Rudolph, 1832-1918

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Lucretia Rudolph Garfield served as First Lady of the United States in 1881 until the assassination of her husband, President James A. Garfield. In the fond eyes of her husband, President James A. Garfield, Lucretia “grows up to every new emergency with fine tact and faultless taste.” She proved this in the eyes of the nation, though she was always a reserved, self-contained woman. She flatly refused to pose for a campaign photograph, and much preferred a literary circle or informal party to ...

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...

Hiram College

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Ford, Wallace, 1898-1966

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