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Title: Annie G. Lyle papers
Date (bulk): 1928-1932
Collection Number: XX496
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
5 manuscript boxes
(2.1 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence, clippings, and campaign literature relating to Herbert Hoover and the American presidential elections of 1928
and 1932.
Creator:
Lyle, Annie G.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
[Identification of item], Annie G. Lyle papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Annie Lyle was an American physician who practiced in the San Francisco and northern California regions. She was in the pioneer
class of 1895 at Stanford University, where she befriended Herbert Hoover, and she eventually served as a Republican Party
campaign worker, supporting Hoover during his presidential campaigns.
Scope and Content of Collection
The bulk of the collection consists of a large amount of printed matter, including newspaper clippings, concerning a variety
of topics relating to political feelings of the time (1928-1932). The collection also contains articles, pamphlets, and other
campaign materials authored by Lyle, detailing her support of Hoover, as well as correspondence received and sent by Lyle
concerning campaign matters and Hoover. Of note is her working relationship with classmate Archie Rice in their work for the
Hoover campaign, as evidenced by their correspondence and the co-authored "Political Sentiment Map of the United States."
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1928
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1932
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )