The Letters of Franklin K. Lane, Personal and Political
by Franklin K. Lane (1864–1921)
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"The Letters of Franklin K. Lane, Personal and Political" by Franklin K. Lane is a collection of personal and political correspondence written in the early 20th century. The book offers a glimpse into the life of Franklin K. Lane, who served as the Secretary of the Interior under President Woodrow Wilson, presenting his views on political activities and personal relationships as they unfolded during his career. The opening of this work introduces the background of Franklin K. Lane and sets the stage for a retrospective look at his life through the lens of his letters. The preface highlights the dedication of his editors, who curated a collection from thousands of his letters, focusing on those that effectively communicate his experiences and thoughts. Lane's letters reveal his engagement with various subjects, including his deep commitment to public service and the struggles he faced within the political landscape of his time, as well as insights into his character and personal reflections on his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. Through these communications, readers can expect a richly detailed narrative about the intersection of personal and public life in the context of American politics.
- World War, 1914-1918 · United States
- United States · Politics and government · 1913-1921
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III. Law Practice and Political Activities. 1894-1906
Youth—Education—Characteristics
Politics—Newspaper Work—New York—Buying into Tacoma News —Marriage—Sale of Newspaper
LETTERS:
To John H. Wigmore
To John H. Wigmore
To John H. Wigmore
To John H. Wigmore
Law—Drafting New City Charter—Elected as City and County Attorney— Gubernatorial Campaign—Mayoralty Campaign—Earthquake —Appointment as Interstate Commerce Commissioner
LETTERS:
To P. T. Spurgeon
To John H. Wigmore
To John H. Wigmore
To John H. Wigmore
To Lyman Naugle
To John H. Wigmore
To John H. Wigmore
To William R. Wheeler
To Orva G. Williams
To the Iroquois Club, Los Angeles, California
To Isadore B. Dockweiler
To Edward B. Whitney
To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt
To Benjamin Ide Wheeler
To William E. Smythe
To John H. Wigmore
To Benjamin Ide Wheeler
To William R. Wheeler
To John H. Wigmore
To William R. Wheeler
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This free edition of The Letters of Franklin K. Lane, Personal and Political by Franklin K. Lane comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #4206, released 2003-07-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Biographies, Essays, Letters & Speeches, History - American.
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