Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Edward F. Noyes Scrapbook
- Dates:
- 1877-1881
- Abstract:
- Edward F. Noyes (1832-1890) was ambassador to France, a retired general, and governor of Ohio. Collection consists of letters of introduction, invitations and responses, and newspaper clippings in French and English regarding the Presidential campaign of 1876, all contained in a scrapbook.
- Extent:
- 1.2 Linear Feet (1 scrapbook)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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Edward F. Noyes Scrapbook, 1877-1881, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.568.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of letters of introduction, invitations and responses, and newspaper clippings in French and English regarding the Presidential campaign of 1876, all contained in a scrapbook.
- Biographical / historical:
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Edward F. Noyes (1832 October 3 - 1890 September 4) was Minister to France, a retired general, and a Republican governor of Ohio.
Born in Massachusetts, he graduated from Dartmouth College in 1857, moving to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended Cincinnati Law School. While serving in the Union Army during the Civil War, he was wounded and had his left leg amputated. After the war, he served as a city solicitor, judge, and was elected to the governorship in 1871, serving one term. From 1877 to 1881, he was the Minister to France, appointed by President Hayes.
- Acquisition information:
- Donation from Margarette Proctor Noyes, 1921 July 26.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Glenna Schroeder, circa 1977-1981. Final processing and finding aid completed by Holly Rose Larson, NHPRC Processing Archivist, 2012 October 5, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commissions (NHPRC).
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-06-08 19:18:15 +0000 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Appointments to view materials are required. To make an appointment please visit https://theautry.org/research-collections/library-and-archives and fill out the Researcher Application Form.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
- Preferred citation:
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Edward F. Noyes Scrapbook, 1877-1881, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.568.
- Location of this collection:
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4700 Western Heritage WayLos Angeles, CA 90027, US
- Contact:
- (747) 201-8448