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Warren G. Harding letter to L. C. Channey, May 18, 1920
No full textIn this letter dated May 18, 1920, Senator Warren G. Harding writes to his cousin L. C. Channey in response to an earlier letter in which Channey communicated the lack of support for presidential candidate General Leonard Wood in Salina, Kansas, and the surrounding areas, and suggested Harding abandon his relationship with former Ohio Governor Frank B. Willis. Harding responds by stating that he appreciates his assessment of the current political situation, and states that Channey can help him by continuing to support and promote his campaign.
This letter is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters between Harding and his campaign manager, Harry M. Daugherty. Some of the topics addressed include women’s suffrage, Prohibition, the League of Nations, African American representation and issues, and lingering peace negotiations following World War I.
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Warren G. Harding letter to P. L. Hunt, December 20, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated December 20, 1919, Senator Warren G. Harding writes to P. L. Hunt of Massillon, Ohio, in response to his letter of December 17 regarding pending railway legislation. Harding states that the bill will be a compromise between the opposing ideas of the House and Senate.
This letter is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters between Harding and his campaign manager, Harry M. Daugherty. Some of the topics addressed include women’s suffrage, Prohibition, the League of Nations, African American representation and issues, and lingering peace negotiations following World War I
James L. Feeney letter to Warren G. Harding, January 27, 1921
No full textIn this letter dated January 27, 1921, President and Treasurer of the Federal Publishing Company, James L. Feeney, writes to President-elect Warren G. Harding regarding his choice for the secretary of labor. Feeney tries to dissuade Harding from selecting rumored candidates James O'Connell of the Metal Trades Organization, James Duncan of the Granite Workers, and Congressman John I. Nolan. Instead, he recommends Frederick N. Zihlman, a congressman from Maryland, who previously served as the president of the Flint Glass Workers and president of the Maryland State Federation of Labor, where he was a successful Republican labor advocate. Zihlman also voted for the Esch-Cummings Act, as did Harding.
This letter is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters between Harding and his campaign manager, Harry M. Daugherty. Some of the topics addressed include women’s suffrage, Prohibition, the League of Nations, African American representation and issues, and lingering peace negotiations following World War I
Ben L. Bennett letter to Warren G. Harding, December 5, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated December 5, 1919, Ben L. Bennett, secretary of the Republican County Executive Committee of Columbiana County, Ohio, writes to Senator Warren G. Harding stating that the Committee has adopted a resolution to support his campaign in the 1920 presidential election. The resolution reads "Be it resolved that the candidacy of Warren G. Harding for United States Senator be endorsed and that this Committee express to the said Warren G. Harding its desire that he be a candidate for the Presidency and hereby pledge to him our endeavors in his behalf." After he announced his decision to run for president, Harding received many letters and resolutions, like this one, from Ohio businesses and organizations formally pledging their support of his campaign.
This letter is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters between Harding and his campaign manager, Harry M. Daugherty. Some of the topics addressed include women’s suffrage, Prohibition, the League of Nations, African American representation and issues, and lingering peace negotiations following World War I
1987 Spring Commencement
No full textProgram for the Harding University Spring Commencement on May 10.
Commencement Speaker: Clifton L. Ganu
1988 Fall Commencement
No full textProgram for the Harding University Fall Commencement on December 17.
Commencement Speaker: C. L. Ka
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No full textDr. Clifton L. Ganus, the third president of Harding (1965- ), presided over the university day activities.https://scholarworks.harding.edu/timecapsule1979images/1015/thumbnail.jp
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No full textDr. L. C. Sears, dean emeritus of the college, unveils the east arch lettering of Harding University.https://scholarworks.harding.edu/timecapsule1979images/1056/thumbnail.jp
P. L. Hunt letter to Warren G. Harding, December 17, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated December 17, 1919, P. L. Hunt, president of The First National Bank, writes to Senator Warren G. Harding to express his support of his recent announcement of his candidacy for president, and especially notes his reservations about the League of Nations proposed by President Woodrow Wilson. Hunt asks about the Transportation Act (1920), which he refers to as the Cummins Bill, which restored private ownership and management of railroads as they operated before the railway system was nationalized during World War I.
This letter is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters between Harding and his campaign manager, Harry M. Daugherty. Some of the topics addressed include women’s suffrage, Prohibition, the League of Nations, African American representation and issues, and lingering peace negotiations following World War I
L. C. Channey letter to Warren G. Harding, May 11, 1920
No full textIn this letter dated May 11, 1920, L.C. Channey, cousin of Senator Warren G. Harding, writes to Harding to state his support of his presidential campaign, and states that in his region there is not much support for Republican candidate General Wood, compared to Harding and Illinois Governor Frank Lowden. Channey also comments that Ohioans do not like Frank B. Willis, former Ohio Governor, who later replaced Harding in the U.S. Senate.
This letter is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters between Harding and his campaign manager, Harry M. Daugherty. Some of the topics addressed include women’s suffrage, Prohibition, the League of Nations, African American representation and issues, and lingering peace negotiations following World War I
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