Jewett mss., 1914-1929

Summary

Creator:
Jewett, Charles Webster, 1884-1961
Abstract:
The Jewett mss., 1914-1929, consists of scrapbooks, chiefly of news clippings, about and relating to Indianapolis lawyer and politician Charles Webster Jewett, 1884-1961.
Extent:
2 Boxes
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Jewett mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical Note:

Charles Webster Jewett, 1884-1961, was an Indiana lawyer and politician. He was born on January 7, 1884 in Franklin, Indiana. He first attended DePauw University from 1903 to 1907, then studied law at Harvard University, graduating in 1910. On October 25, 1911 he married Elizabeth Dougherty Jewett. He was chosen as the chairman of the Marion County Republican Committee in 1914 and would go on to be the Republican candidate for Governor of Indiana in 1928. He would also run an unsuccessful bid for a seat in the House of Representatives in 1938. He is best known for serving as the mayor of Indianapolis from 1918 to 1921. He died in Indianapolis April 28, 1961 and is interred in that city's Crown Hill Cemetery.

Scope and Content Note:

The Jewett mss., 1914-1929, consist of scrapbooks, chiefly of news clippings, about and relating to Indianapolis lawyer and politician Charles Webster Jewett, 1884-1961. Most of the clippings deal with his political career, his mayoral years, and his Republican party activities up to and including his campaign for Governor.

Acquisition information:
Acquired: 2007
Arrangement :

This collection is arranged following original order.

Physical location:
ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Item], Jewett mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Location of this collection:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
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