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1Title:  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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2Title:  Martin R. Hoke Congressional Papers     
 Creator:  Hoke, Martin R. 
 Dates:  1976-1996 
 Abstract:  Martin R. Hoke is an Ohio Republican who served in the United States House of Representatives for two consecutive terms from 1992-1996. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, he attended Western Reserve Academy and Amherst College. He earned a law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1980. Hoke won Congressional office in Ohio's 10th District in 1992. During his terms as representative, Hoke was a strong supporter of term limits on representatives and advocated a balanced budget. He sponsored or co-sponsored several bills, including the Fan Freedom and Protection Act, the Balanced Budget Act, and Contingent Fee Amendment. Hoke was defeated by Dennis Kucinich in his 1996 re-election campaign. The collection consists of bill information, campaign records, correspondence, expense reports, legislative activity guides, legislative profiles, newspaper clippings, press releases, speeches, volunteer information, and voting records. 
 Call #:  MS 5056 
 Extent:  4.00 linear feet (5 containers and 1 oversize volume) 
 Subjects:  Hoke, Martin R. | Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) | Legislators -- United States. | Legislators -- Ohio. | Lawyers -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Budget deficits -- Law and legislation -- United States. | Term limits (Public office) -- Law and legislation -- United States. | Campaign funds -- Law and legislation -- United States. | Ohio -- Law and legislation.
 
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