Election of 1916 (1 of 2)
Date
1916-1917
Authors
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Publisher
University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
Description
Documents Saulsbury's cross-country campaigning and his work as chair of the Senatorial Committee of the Democratic National Committee. Contains press clippings and campaign advertisements to win the black vote. Records Saulsbury's election as Senate President Pro Tem, and includes a review of Saulsbury's famous and highly accurate prediction of the outcome of the
1916 Presidential election.
Keywords
Democratic Party (Del.), Democratic Party (U.S.), Morris, Hugh M., Saulsbury, Eli, 1817-1893, Saulsbury, May du Pont, 1854-1927, Saulsbury, Willard, 1820-1892, United States. Congress. Senate, Business and politics, Business enterprises--United States--History--20th century, Delaware, Delaware--History--19th century, Delaware--History--20th century, Delaware--Politics and government--1865-1950, Fenwick Island (Del.), United States--Politics and government--20th century, Business records, Legal documents, Personal papers, correspondence
Citation
MSS 0331, Willard Saulsbury, Jr., papers, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.