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Martin J. Wade Papers

 Collection
Identifier: msc0050

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Scope and Contents

The papers of Martin J. Wade consist of one-half linear foot of manuscript material dating from 1900 to 1927. Three scrapbooks relating to his Congressional and Judicial careers make up the bulk of this small collection. His speeches and commentaries are included as well as newspaper clippings.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900-1927
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1902-1915

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply; please consult Special Collections staff for further information.

Extent

0.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

U.S. District Court Judge and Congressman from Iowa. Scrapbooks, commentaries, and newspaper clippings concerning Wade's judicial and political careers.

Method of Acquisition

Judge Wade's papers were given to the University of Iowa Libraries in 1959 by his daughter Eleanor Wade.

Genre / Form

Geographic

Occupation

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)