Stephen Mallory White Scrapbooks, 1894-1900

1894-1900

Descriptive Summary

Title: Stephen Mallory White Scrapbooks, 1894-1900

Dates: 1894-1900

Collection Number: GC 1124

Creator/Collector:

Extent: (Boxes: 9 volumes in 2 legal and 1 ov)

Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Abstract: These scrapbooks contain correspondence, pamphlets, clippings, speeches, invitations, and other material relating to White's political career, particularly during his term as U.S. Senator. The bulk of the material concerns his involvement in the "Free Harbor controversy."

Language of Material: English

Access

Research is by appointment only

Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

Stephen Mallory White Scrapbooks, 1894-1900. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Biography/Administrative History

San Francisco born lawyer who practiced in Los Angeles, where he also became prominent in Democratic Party politics. He served in the U.S. Senate (1893-99), where he championed the creation of a harbor for Los Angeles at San Pedro.

Scope and Content of Collection

These scrapbooks contain correspondence, pamphlets, clippings, speeches, invitations, and other material relating to White's political career, particularly during his term as U.S. Senator. The bulk of the material concerns his involvement in the "Free Harbor controversy." Also contains materials on his involvement in the Democratic party and the U.S. presidential election of 1896. Correspondents include William Jennings Bryan and Leland Stanford. See Also: GC 1205, Stephen M. White Ledger, 1892-1899.