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Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: November 19, 1831-September 19, 1881

James A. Garfield (1831-1881), 20th president of the United States serving from 1881 March until his assassination.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

W. Cameron Caswell and John Marshall Holcombe, Jr. collection

 Collection
Call Number: MS 1637
Overview: The collection consists of correspondence and legal documents bearing the signatures of United States presidents, vice-presidents, cabinet members, and other historical figures. Portraits and photographs of the presidents complete the collection.
Dates: 1787-1962

Alfred White Van Sinderen Collection

 Collection
Call Number: MS 1095
Overview: The collection consists of letters of thirty-five presidents of the United States from George Washington to Lyndon B. Johnson. Each is represented by one letter written in office and one written after leaving office. There are also fifteen other letters either written by a United States president or relating to a United States president.
Dates: 1782-1969