Arizona statehood speeches, 1911-1911.

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Arizona statehood speeches, 1911-1911.

Typescripts of speeches delivered by Republican candidates at the Tucson Opera House, November 11 through December 4, 1911 concerning Arizona statehood. Speakers included William Jennings Bryan, Samuel L. Kingan, George D. Christy, Jack S. Williams, Ralph Cameron, George A. Mauk, and E.S. Depass. The speeches all discuss the merits of the proposed constitution for Arizona as well as their candidacies for various offices in the state government.

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Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925

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William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 – July 26, 1925) was an American orator and politician from Nebraska. Beginning in 1896, he emerged as a dominant force in the Democratic Party, running three times as the party's nominee for President of the United States in the 1896, 1900, and 1908 elections. He also served in the United States House of Representatives and as the United States Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson. Just before his death, he gained national attention for attacking the te...

Basmajian, John.

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No information is available about John Basmajian. Arizona was obtained statehood on February 14, 1912. From the description of Arizona statehood speeches, 1911-1911. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 46767068 ...

Cameron, Ralph H. (Ralph Henry), 1863-

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Delegate to the U.S. Congress from Arizona, 1909-1912; U.S. Senator, 1921-1927; and businessman, operated Cameron's Hotel and Camps and developed Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon. From the description of Ralph Henry Cameron papers, 1899-1915. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 31388166 From the guide to the Ralph Henry Cameron papers, 1899-1915, (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections) Politician; Ralph Henry Cameron was a Flagstaff res...

Depass, E. S.

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Christy, George C., 1943-

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Wells, Edward P. (Edward Payson), 1847-1936

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Tucson Opera House (Tucson, Ariz.)

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Kingan, Samuel Latta, 1869-1943

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Mauk, George Austin, 1875-1946.

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Williams, John Stuart

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Resident of Bucks County, Pa. From the description of Genealogical notes and correspondence, 1818-1930. (Bucks County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 70963542 ...