Papers, 1899-1904.

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Papers, 1899-1904.

Includes 1 volume (236 pages). Bound letter book of correspondence by Cannon and secretary David R. Gill with index. Correspondence (1899-1904) includes thank you notes, responses to political inquiries and fund raising events.

1 envelope, 1 microfilm reel.

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Chow, David L.

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Cannon, Frank J.

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Born into Mormon family on January 25, 1859 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Father polygamist and member of First Presidency in the LDS Church. Graduated from University of Deseret. Worked as a reporter for Deseret News. Married Martha A. Brown. Became a popular Utah politician. Elected to congress in 1894, U.S. Senate 1897. Lost political favor and by 1904 left Mormon Church and Republican party and joined Democratic party. Became editor Salt Lake Tribune and wrote exposes about political and religiou...