A Guide to the Francis Burton Harrison Typescript, 1946 Harrison, Francis Burton, Typescript 7277

A Guide to the Francis Burton Harrison Typescript, 1946

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Accession Number 7277


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Repository
Special Collections, University of Virginia Library
Accession number
7277
Title
Francis Burton Harrison Typescript, 1946
Physical Characteristics
This collection consists of one item.
Language
English

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Francis Burton Harrison Typescript, Accession # 7277, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This typescript was given to the Library by Mrs. L.B. Wescott of Rosemont, New Jersey, and Mrs. Joseph Franklin Biddle II of Huntington, Pennsylvania, on August 26, 1963.

Biographical/Historical Information

Francis B. Harrison was born in New York City on December 18, 1873. He graduated from Yale University in 1895 and continued his education in the New York Law School. After becoming a member of the bar, he spent many years as a congressman. In 1913, he was named Governor General for the Philippines. He remained very active in Filipino politics until his retirement.

Scope and Content Information

This collection consists of ca. 495 pages (1 Hollinger box) of a typescript titled "About it and About." The typescript, with autograph corrections, was completed in 1946, and appears to be Harrison's autobiography.