Scrapbook, 1855-1884.

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Scrapbook, 1855-1884.

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Consists primarily of mounted newspaper clippings, accompanied by various programs, invitations, telegrams, ribbons, and pamphlets recording Carpenter's political career and related public activities through his appointment as Governor of Montana Territory.

1 v. (184 p.) ; 28 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8015905

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Carpenter, B. Platt (Benjamin Platt), 1837-

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Carpenter, a resident of Poughkeepsie, was elected District Attorney of Dutchess County, N.Y. in 1858. In 1871 he was a delegate to the State Constitutional Convention, and the following year was temporary Chairman of the Republican State Convention. He was elected State Senator in 1875, County Judge in 1877, Chairman of Republican State Committee in 1882 and nominee for Lieutenant-Governor of New York that same year. In 1884 he was nominated for the position of Territorial Governor of Montana b...