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Edward A. Stevenson letters

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MG 5011

Scope and Contents

These letters from Edward A. Stevenson are regarding appointments and legislation, including Bill No. 20 to establish the University of Idaho.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within January 29 and February 7, 1889

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Edward A. Stevenson was born on June 15, 1831 in Lowville, New York. Stevenson moved to the Idaho Territory in the early 1860s. He settled in the Boise Basin, and later re-entered politics. Former President of the United States, Grover Cleveland, nominated Stevenson to be the Idaho Territory Governor. He served in this position from 1885 to 1889.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Edward A. Stevenson letters to the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland.

Physical Description

Letterbook copies, pages numbered 21-22, 41-42.

Title
Guide to Edward A. Stevenson letters
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Sara Szobody.
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository