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Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1874 - 1964

Biographical History

Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) was an American politician, mining engineer, author, and government official. He served as president of the United States from 1929 to 1933.

Citation:
Wikipedia, Dec. 8, 2010 (Herbert Hoover; Herbert Clark Hoover; b. Aug. 10, 1874 in West Branch, Iowa; d. Oct. 20, 1964 in New York, N.Y.; politician, mining engineer, author, government official; president of the United States, 1929-1933)

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303
Abstract

The great bulk of the J. Reuben Clark Jr. papers were inventoried in 1967. This register is only of the Clark papers that have come to the library since that time. This addendum contains a variety of papers that cover the full life span of Mr. Clark. However, the great bulk of the material here are his personal diaries and his financial records.

Dates: 1871-1961

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. papers on foreign relations, 1909-1939

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains a few items dealing with United States foreign policy, most of which were written by Clark while he was Undersecretary of State.

Dates: 1909-1939

Marion B. Phillips letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227658140]
Identifier: MSS 6871
Abstract

The Marion B. Phillips letters consists of two letters.

Dates: 1936-1937

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

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

Senator William H. King correspondence, 1921 March 24-1925 May 15

 File — Box 8: Series 11; Series 12 [Barcode: 31197233277646], Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 11 File 9
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence of Senator King, including a letter addressed to Herbert Hoover (before he became president of the United States). 11 items, dated March 24, 1921 to May 15, 1925.

Dates: 1921 March 24-1925 May 15

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