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 1 Collection or Record:
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
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Reed Smoot papers