Politics, Government, and Law
Found in 1673 Collections and/or Records:
Travis Jordan interview with Fanny Cannady
Frank J. Cannon letter
Typewritten and signed letter written in Washington D.C., addressed to John M. Cannon (1856-1917), and dated 27 Dec. 1901. Frank expresses gratitude for John's efforts. Frank states that an unspecified "deal" is likely to achieve success because "the principal parties have agreed to take the matter up immediately after the re-convening of Congress."
Frank J. Cannon papers
Microfilmed copies of correspondence, speeches, resolutions, press releases, newspaper articles, certificates, and excerpts from the Congressional Record. Many of the items were created by Cannon's secretary, Caroline Evans. The materials deal largely with the question of free coinage of silver in the United States. The collection is found on six reels of microfilm positively reproduced and on six reels of microfilm negatively reproduced.
George Q. Cannon family correspondence
George Q. Cannon letter to Wilford Woodruff
Handwritten and signed letter to Wilford Woodruff written from the House of Representatives in Washington D.C. The item expresses Cannon's concern about a bill before Congress that would "Bind the Mormon people hand and foot" in order to "dispose of them" Cannon argues for constitutional rights for the Mormons, self-government in Utah, and victory in the "war against us."
George Q. Cannon letters to John Steel
Two ALS's written from Washington, D.C. to John Steele of Toquerville, Utah. The 1875 letter replies to a request made by Steele for remuneration from the Postmaster General. The 1877 letter concerns a bill to grant pensions to Mexican War veterans and another bill for the reclamation of desert lands. Both letters are written on House of Representatives letterhead.
George Q. Cannon notes
Holograph quotations (in pencil) on liberty during Revolutionary War times.
George Q. Cannon testimonial
Handwritten testimonial (plus photocopy) signed by 101 polygamist prisoners of the Utah Penitentiary acknowledging Cannon's beneficient influence.
Mark W. Cannon papers
Vee Carlisle papers
Campaign items, pamphlets, newsletters, genealogies, and miscellaneous materials relating to Carlisle's profession as a banker and to her political work. Ms. Carlisle was a state representative to the Utah State Legislature. She was a member of the Democratic Party and was involved in women's issues.