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Warren G. Harding letter to J. E. Lehew, March 22, 1920
No full textDated March 22, 1920, this is a letter from Senator Warren G. Harding to J. E. Lehew of Uhrichsville, Ohio, in response to an earlier letter regarding an anti-Harding poster distributed by a local railroad workers organization. Harding appreciates Lehew's expressed concern, but does not believe that the organization's sentiments will take hold in the area, as Harding states that during his senatorship he has supported laws that favor their interests.
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
Warren G. Harding letter to Mary E. Lee, January 20, 1920
No full textIn this letter dated January 20, 1920, Senator Warren G. Harding writes to Mary E. Lee of Westerville, Ohio, in response to her letter of January 12. Harding thanks Lee, a friend and former colleague in the newspaper business, for her support of his presidential campaign, but tells her she need not make a financial contribution. On the topic of Harding supporters disapproving of his campaign manager Harry M. Daugherty, Harding stands by his partnership with Daugherty and hopes that his friends will not let this dampen their support.
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
Warren G. Harding letter to Mary E. Lee, April 11, 1920
No full textDated April 11, 1920, this is a letter from Senator Warren G. Harding to Mary E. Lee of Westerville, Ohio, in response to her letter of April 6. Harding writes that he is not concerned about the Anti-Saloon League leading any activities that might harm his presidential campaign. The Anti-Saloon League was a national leader in the Prohibition movement, and its headquarters were in Westerville, Ohio. The American Issue Publishing Company, the publishing arm of the Anti-Saloon League, was also located in Westerville. Although Harding believed alcohol should be consumed responsibly, he opposed the passage of a Prohibition amendment, which resulted in the League strongly opposing his candidacy.
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
Warren G. Harding letter to Major Thomas E. Andrews, November 7, 1919
No full textIn this letter dated November 7, 1919, Senator Warren G. Harding writes to Major Thomas E. Andrews congratulating him on his recent election as the chief executive officer of the City of Marion, Harding's hometown.
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
J. E. Lehew letter to Warren G. Harding, March 1920
No full textIn this letter dated March 1920, J. E. Lehew of Uhrichsville Board of Trade writes to Senator Warren G. Harding in regards to an anti-Harding poster distributed by a railroad organization, with the hope that Harding can somehow counteract the bad publicity.
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
Mary E. Lee letter to Warren G. Harding, April 6, 1920
No full textIn this letter dated April 6, 1920, Mary E. Lee from the Glen-Lee Place florist in Westerville, Ohio, writes to Senator Warren G. Harding regarding anti-Harding sentiment in Ohio among the Anti-Saloon League and other prohibition supporters. Lee reports that Ernest Cherring of the League plans to issue a statement against Harding in response to a speech he gave in the Senate against enacting prohibition into constitutional law. Despite Lee's best efforts to dissuade him, Cherring plans to distribute his statement to newspapers across the country, even though Harding was not a "wet" supporter. Lee mentions local political leaders Mr. Stoughton and Hanby Jones, and references Harding's upcoming visit, which she believes will be beneficial for securing votes in the area.
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
E. A. Benson letter to Warren G. Harding, April 14, 1920
No full textIn this letter dated April 14, 1920, Miss E. A. Benson, corresponding secretary of the Negro Women's National Republican League, to Senator Warren G. Harding, Benson notes the political discord throughout the African American community across the country and asks Harding for his financial support to bolster their "sole purpose of consolidating the entire vote of our women into one tremendous power to support the G.O.P."
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
Harding, E M, 406019
No full textThis record was harvested from a previous catalogue system and will be withdrawn in 2025. Information in this record may be superseded or incomplete. Visit this record in UMA's new catalogue at: https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/390364Surname: HARDING. Given Name(s) or Initials: E M. Military Service Number or Last Known Location: 406019. Missing, Wounded and Prisoner of War Enquiry Card Index Number: 10187.215133
Item: [2016.0049.22657] "Harding, E M, 406019
Letters of Approval of Change--Letter to Charles M. Cook
No full textLetter to Dr. Charles M. Cook, Assistant Director, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, from Joseph E. Pryor, Dean of Harding College.The letter outlines the proposed changes Harding College put forth to the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Charles E. Hard letter to Harry M. Daugherty, February 7, 1920
No full textIn this letter dated February 7, 1920, Charles E. Hard, Secretary of The Republican State Advisory Committee, writes to Harry M. Daugherty, campaign manager for Senator Warren G. Harding, about an upcoming rally where Harding will deliver a speech. Hard describes the logistics of the event and asks Daugherty to arrange for someone to film Harding's speech and the demonstration in Marion County, Ohio. He suggests that the Harding National Organization could ask major newspapers and special correspondents to cover the event as well.
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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