[Scrapbook of clippings relating to the assassination and funeral of Abraham Lincoln, the assassination of James A. Garfield, and miscellaneous other topics] 1865-1887

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[Scrapbook of clippings relating to the assassination and funeral of Abraham Lincoln, the assassination of James A. Garfield, and miscellaneous other topics] 1865-1887

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The first third of the volume is devoted to the assassination of Lincoln and its aftermath, followed by several pages on the assassination of James A. Garfield. The remainder largely consists of obituaries and tributes for various politicians and public figures, and occasional other topics, e.g. dedication of the Washington Monument.

1 v. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.

Brown University, Brown University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8127787

Brown University, Brown University Library

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Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

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James Garfield, twentieth President of the United States, was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in 1831. After embarking on an academic career, he joined the Ohio volunteer infantry regiment, and in 1863 was appointed Major General in the same regiment. He served as a member of the U. S. House of Representatives from 1863 to 1880, when he was elected President. His inauguration took place on March 4, 1881, but his term of office was unfortunately brought to an abrupt end with his assassination by C...

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Hay, John, 1838-1905

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Brown class of 1858. Secretary to Abraham Lincoln; Ambassador to Court of St. James; Secretary of State; author. From the description of Papers, 1829-1916. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122598680 American diplomat and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Cleveland, to the editors of The Critic [Jeannette L. and Joseph B. Gilder], 1884 Aug. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 644640373 Statesman, poet, Secretary of State. ...

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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