Woodrow Wilson letter to L. J. Cooper, 1912 August 19

Summary

Creator:

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Date:

1912 August 19

Extent:

1 folder(s) 1 letter

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Woodrow Wilson letter to L.J. Cooper, ms4002, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collections consists of one letter from Woodrow Wilson to L.J. Cooper, a national delegate to the Democratic Convention of 1912 stating his appreciation for Mr. Cooper's part in unifying the party in his area. The letter is typed on Wilson's Sea Grit, N.J. lettehead. Included is one delegate's pass to the convention in Baltimore on June 25.

Biographical / historical:

The Democratic National Convention of 1912 took place in Baltimore, Maryland and named then Governor of New Jersey Woodrow Wilson the party's candidate for President of the United States.

Lawrence James Cooper, Sr. (1871-1965) was a banker from Waycross, Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Presidential candidates -- United States.
Presidents -- United States -- Correspondence.
Presidents -- United States -- Autographs.
Correspondence

Preferred citation:

Woodrow Wilson letter to L.J. Cooper, ms4002, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.