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United States Tariff Commission

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Biography

The United States Tariff Commission was established by Congress in 1916. In 1974 it was renamed the United States International Trade Commission.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Reed Smoot mining papers, 1897-1938

 Series — Box 68: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197231029676]
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains files related to Smoot's involvement in mining. Includes correspondence and maps from the Big Indian Copper Company and records regarding the Gilsonite deal. Finally, pertains to work with Gold Chain Mining Company, Iron King Mining Company, Mascot Mining Company, and Western Australian Mining Laws. This demonstrates Smoot's work with these companies. Dated 1897-1938.

Dates: 1897-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1187, Reed Smoot papers

Reed Smoot speeches and articles, 1883-1941

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains addresses given by Smoot and articles authored by him. Includes his words on political and other subjects. Also contains his election addresses. Pertains to reclamation projects, prohibition, history, and religion. Newspaper articles address Smoot's life and success as a Senator. Dated 1883-1941.

Dates: 1883-1941
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1187, Reed Smoot papers

Reed Smoot papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1187
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, journals, photographs, newspaper clippings, speeches, and memorabilia. Most of the materials relate to Smoot's career as a senator and his activities as a church leader. His senatorial materials document his work with the United Sates Tariff Commission, as well as his confirmation hearings. His correspondents include the president of the United States: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover and...
Dates: 1827-1967
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Reed Smoot papers

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