Autographs, 1865-1890 / F. H. Hooper.

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Autographs, 1865-1890 / F. H. Hooper.

This autograph volume contains signatures of U. S. Presidents, members of the U.S. Senate, members of the Cabinet and other individuals assembled by Hooper during his time as a page in the U.S. Senate, largely from the 1870s-1880s. Some signatures are on cards laid in. Presidential signatures include Andrew Johnson, U. S. Grant, R. B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland. In addition there are letters to William R. Hooper (1865-1890) and a letter signed by Robert Lincoln (1886 Oct 13) to his fellow classmates of Harvard College Class of 1864 soliciting funds for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the College (5 items in a separate enclosure).

1 v. ; 23 cm. + 5 items

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SNAC Resource ID: 7903100

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Hooper, William R.,

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Hooper, Franklin Henry, 1862-1940

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Hooper (1862-1940) graduated Harvard College Class of 1883. He served as a page in the U. S. Senate in the 1870s-1880s. He then spent his career in publishing. From the description of Autographs, 1865-1890 / F. H. Hooper. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 63674951 ...