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Harry G. Leslie collection

 Collection — Box: Communal Collections 9, Placement: 05
Identifier: MSA 160

Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings from Harry Leslie's run for governor of Indiana.

Dates

  • Creation: 1928 - 1929

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material is in English.

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Copyright held by Purdue University or original creator. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical Information

Harry G. Leslie, the 32nd Governor of Indiana, was born in Lafayette, Indiana, on April 6, 1878. He attended Purdue University and, as a member of the football team, was seriously injured in the 1903 train wreck. In 1904 he was elected Senior Class President and later became the University's first athletic director. After graduating from Purdue, Leslie enrolled in the Indiana University Law School and later opened a law office in Lafayette. He was elected Tipton County Treasurer in 1912 and served in the State House of Representatives in 1923, 1925, and 1927. Leslie was elected Governor of Indiana in 1928.

Extent

0.025 Cubic Feet (One folder)

Arrangement Note

Chronological

Title
Harry G. Leslie collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Mary A. Sego
Date
2020-03-30
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Second edition. Collection description was first completed 2010-05-08.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-03-30: Collection description updated by Keertana Marella

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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