Papers, 1907-1928.

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Papers, 1907-1928.

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Scrapbooks and one box of miscellaneous correspondence and documents relating to MacVicar's activities as a public and political figure in Des Moines.

20 linear ft. (14 containers)

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7647558

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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Des Moines City Railway Company.

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Progressive Party (1912)

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MacVicar, John, 1859-1928.

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Des Moines politician. McVicar served Des Moines as a councilman, Superintendent of the Dept. of Public Works and Improvement, Superintendent of Public Safety, and four terms as mayor (1896-1900, 1916-1918,1928). He promoted the commission form of municipal government laid out in the Des Moines Plan of City Government. During his tenure as a public official prominent issues included public vs. private ownership of utilities and the Des Moines Railway Company, relations with labor unions, graft i...