McCombs (William F.) letters, 1912-1913

Summary

Title:

William F. McCombs letters received

Dates:

1912-1913

Creators:

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924, Myers, William Starr, 1877-1956, McCombs, William F. (William Frank), 1876-1921, Pugh, George B. (George Bernard), 1872-1933, Wiley, Louis, 1869-1935, and Democratic National Convention (Location of meeting: Baltimore, Md. Date of meeting or treaty signing: 1912.)

Abstract:

Nine letters, including seven by Woodrow Wilson, one by George B. Pugh, and one by Louis Wiley, relating to the 1912 Democratic National Convention and to Democratic Party politics. Also includes two statements by Wilson to be transmitted to delegates at the 1912 convention, and a 1938 letter from the political scientist William Starr Myers to the sister of W. F. McCombs, relating to the papers of McCombs.

Extent:

1 folder (0.1 Linear Feet)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], William F. McCombs letters received, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Nine letters, including seven by Woodrow Wilson, one by George B. Pugh, and one by Louis Wiley, relating to the 1912 Democratic National Convention and to Democratic Party politics. Also includes two statements by Wilson to be transmitted to delegates at the 1912 convention, and a 1938 letter from the political scientist William Starr Myers to the sister of W. F. McCombs, relating to the papers of McCombs.

Biographical / historical:

American lawyer; manager of the presidential campaign of Woodrow Wilson, 1912; chairman, Democratic National Committee, 1912-1916.

Acquisition information:

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1990.

Physical location:

Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1912

Names:

Democratic Party (U.S.)

Places:

United States -- Politics and government -- 1913-1921

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:

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Date Encoded:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], William F. McCombs letters received, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:

Hoover Institution

Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US

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