| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | James A. Briggs Scrapbooks
| | | | Creator: | Briggs, James A. | | | | Dates: | 1830-1887 | | | | Abstract: | James A. Briggs was an attorney in Cleveland, Ohio, and New York State; editor of the Cleveland True Democrat; special correspondent to several newspapers, including the Cleveland Leader; temperance advocate; and political supporter of Abraham Lincoln. The collection consists of two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, letters, proclamations, pictures, and notes written by Briggs, concerning Briggs' career as an attorney and journalist. | | | | Call #: | MS 0882 | | | | Extent: | 0.60 linear feet (2 volumes) | | | | Subjects: | Briggs, James A., 1811-1889. | Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) | Lawyers -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Journalists -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Political activity. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. | United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century.
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