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Noyes (Edward F.) Scrapbook
MS.568  
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  • Biographical Note
  • Scope and Contents
  • Processing History
  • Acquisition
  • Preferred Citation
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Conditions Governing Access

  • Contributing Institution: Library and Archives at the Autry
    Title: Edward F. Noyes Scrapbook
    Identifier/Call Number: MS.568
    Physical Description: 1.2 Linear Feet (1 scrapbook)
    Date (inclusive): 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.
    Language of Material: English .

    Biographical Note

    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.

    Scope and Contents

    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.

    Processing History

    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).

    Acquisition

    Donation from Margarette Proctor Noyes, 1921 July 26.

    Preferred Citation

    Edward F. Noyes Scrapbook, 1877-1881, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.568.

    Conditions Governing Use

    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.

    Conditions Governing Access

    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.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Scrapbooks
    Correspondence
    Clippings
    Invitations
    Presidents -- Election
    Noyes, Edward F. (Edward Follansbee)