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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Reed, Thomas B. (Thomas Brackett), 1839-1902. |
| Title: | Thomas B. Reed Correspondence |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1881-1901 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Eleven letters from the United States congressman from Maine. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Thomas Brackett Reed (1839-1902) of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, was a Republican lawyer, member of the Maine state legislature (1868-1870) and state attorney general (1870-1872). He served more than twenty years (1877-1899) in the U.S. House of Representatives, during which he was Speaker of the House twice and was a candidate for the Republican nomination for President (1896).
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Thomas B. Reed Correspondence consists of eleven letters from the United States Congressman to various individuals. Recipients include E. R. "Ned" Spear and W. O. Fuller, among others. The letters are of a general nature; several relate to invitations to write or speak.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Thomas B. Reed Correspondence,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 1969.
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Created by: MRC
Date: 23 Jul 2010
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