Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Biographical Note
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1868, Sept. 11 | Born, Pittsfield, Pa. |
| 1890 | Graduated, Baker University, Baldwin, Kans. |
| 1893 | Married Elsie J. Nuzman |
| 1894 | Became editor of Manhattan Nationalist, Manhattan, Kans. |
| 1907-1928 | Owner of Wichita Beacon; continued as chairman of the board of Beacon Publishing Co. until his death |
| 1912 | Delegate, Republican National Convention Delegate, Progressive National Convention |
| 1914 | Unsuccessful candidate for governor of Kansas on Progressive ticket |
| 1916 | Delegate, Progressive National Convention |
| 1917-1918 | Served with American Red Cross in France |
| 1918 | Headed YMCA activities in 35th Division in France during World War I |
| 1919-1923 | Governor of Kansas |
| 1923-1924 | Special commissioner with Near East Relief |
| 1928 | Director of publicity, Republican National Committee |
| 1929-1930 | United States senator from Kansas |
| 1932 | Assistant to Charles Dawes in Reconstruction Finance Corp. Director of publicity, Republican National Committee |
| 1935 | Became editor of Topeka State Journal |
| 1950, Jan. 17 | Died, Wichita, Kans. |