Papers, 1836-1880.

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Papers, 1836-1880.

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This collection includes the correspondence, 1836-1880, of William Bigler, governor of Pennsylvania and United States senator; miscellaneous papers relating to the Tyrone Clearfield Railway Company, and the Centennial Exposition, 1839-1876; speeches, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings, 1853-1862. The items reflect political and social trends in Pennsylvania and the United States during the period of expansion. The slavery question, the Kansas-Nebraska Bill, efforts to maintain the Union, and economic conditions after the Civil War are mentioned; there are also family papers, letters, bills, accounts.

6 linear ft.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia, 1876.

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Tyrone Clearfield Railway Company.

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Bigler, William, 1814-1880

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William Bigler was elected governor of Pennsylvania, 1852-1855. From the description of William Bigler, Clearfield, letter to Thomas Burnside, 1848 July 15. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 48949341 U.S. senator from Pennsylvania and governor of Pennsylvania. From the description of William Bigler correspondence, 1859-1860. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450662 ...