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Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1857 - 1930

Biography

William H. Taft (1857-1930) was an American politician, government official, lawyer, and judge. He served as the president of the United States from 1909 to 1913, and as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1921 to 1930.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Willis Carl Jackson collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 424
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, articles and publications, newspaper clippings, paintings, and photographs. The collection relates to the history of aviation including ballooning, dirigibles, and air races. Also included are the correspondence and other records of Holden C. Richardson. These materials include certificates signed by presidents of the United States.

Dates: 1865-1960

Reed Smoot newspaper clippings, 1897-1942

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings on the career of Reed Smoot. Primarily deals with news about the Smoot hearings, found in both Utah newspapers and other newspapers. Also contains articles on Smoot's opinion on prohibition and his election reports. Dated 1897-1942.

Dates: 1897-1942

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  • Subject: Newspapers X

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Archival Object 1
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Subject
Airplanes -- History 1
Airships -- History 1
Articles 1
Ballooning -- History 1
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 1