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Woodrow Wilson letter to L. J. Cooper

Woodrow Wilson letter to L. J. Cooper

Descriptive Summary

Title: Woodrow Wilson letter to L. J. Cooper
Creator: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Inclusive Dates: 1912 August 19
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) 1 letter
Collection Number: ms4002
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

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.

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.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11letter, 1912 August 19