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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 6 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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / J. Reuben Clark, Jr. papers

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 303, J. Reuben Clark, Jr. papers

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. quotations, 1898-1963

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Collection of "dicta": short, often quotable, sayings by Clark on a wide variety of subjects.

Dates: Other: 1898-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 303, J. Reuben Clark, Jr. papers

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. ranching award and records, 1936-1962

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Includes the nomination to the hall of fame in 1962 in Oklahoma. Grazing papers from 1952 to 1960, and Island Grazing records from 1936 to 1962.

Dates: 1936-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 303, J. Reuben Clark, Jr. papers

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. reference files, 1849-1960

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 16
Scope and Contents

Collection of his files on topics that interested Clark.

Dates: Other: 1849-1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 303, J. Reuben Clark, Jr. papers

J. Reuben Clark, Jr. speeches, 1884-1961

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 303 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains diverse addresses given by Clark.

Dates: 1884-1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 303, J. Reuben Clark, Jr. papers

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