MsC 47
Manuscript Register
PAPERS OF GEORGE W. CLARKE
Collection Dates 1904 -- 1937
(Bulk Dates: 1913 -- 1915)
.5 linear ft.
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Acquisition Note:These
papers were donated to the University of Iowa Libraries by Charles F. Clarke
and Mrs. Frances C. Kinnick in 1959.
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Biographical Note
George Washington
Clarke was born in Shelby County, Indiana, on October 24, 1852. He attended
Oskaloosa College in 1877 and received his law degree from the University
of Iowa the following year. He established a law practice in Adel, Iowa. Elected
to the Iowa House of Representatives, he served there from 1901 to 1909, the
last five years of which he was Speaker of the House. A Republican, Clarke
was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1908 and Governor in 1912. During his term
Clarke supported the passage of a Workmen's Compensation Bill, a bill creating
the State Highway Commission, and election reform measures. Leaving office
in 1917, Clarke served as the Dean of the College of Law at Drake University
in Des Moines. From 1918 until his death in 1936, George W. Clarke practiced
law in Des Moines, Iowa.
Scope and Contents
The papers of George
W. Clarke consist of .5 linear foot (1 box) of manuscripts dating from 1904
to 1937. The collection primarily consists of correspondence, clippings, and
campaign literature from his campaign for re-election as Governor of Iowa
in 1914. There are also voting records, speeches, ballots, and pamphlets relating
to Republican politics in Iowa.
Related Materials
Annals of Iowa XXXIII, no. 8 (April, 1957), pp. 553 -- 571;
an article on George W. Clarke in the "Eminent Iowan Series"
Annals of Iowa
XXXII, no. 1 (July, 1953), pp. 47 -- 50, "The Glory of the Hawkeye State"
by George W. Clarke
Box List:
Box 1
FOLDER
1
Twenty-seven clippings from various newspapers concerning taxation in Iowa,
1913 -- 14
Ten clippings from various newspapers concerning Governor Clarke's re-election,
1914
Four clippings concerning Judge C. G. Lee's candidacy for Governor, 1914
One clipping concerning the death of Mr. Clarke's sister, Mrs. Nile Kinnick, Sr., 1966
Seven
miscellaneous articles
December 12, 1904,
from Albert B. Cumming to Mr. Clarke concerning an appointment to the Board
of Pharmacy and Mr. Clarke's re-election as Speaker
April 12, 1913, from J.T. Hamilton to Mr. Clarke concerning Mr. Clarke's
position on the Teacher's Pension Bill
May 22, 1914, from
Governor Clarke's secretary to D.W. Norris concerning publications in explanation
of tax bills. Attached is a clipping concerning Marshall county's tax bill
and a note from D.W. Norris to Governor Clarke supporting his position on
taxes
October 21, 1914, from Mr. Clarke to John T. Hamilton concerning facts and
figures on taxes found in the pamphlet "Iowa Facts", 9 pages
October 23, 1914,
from A.C. Gustafson to another unnamed clergyman concerning political support
for Governor Clarke
October 13, 1914, from Governor Clarke's secretary to J.M. Lisner concerning
Mr. Clarke's attitude toward old soldiers. A duplicate letter dated October
30, 1914 to Charles S. Cooper
September 29, 1922,
from E.K. Blaise concerning Capitol Extension Grounds
February 27, 1924, from Albert J. Beveridge to Clarke concerning paper on
Theodore Roosevelt
April 30, 1937,
from A. C. Gustafson to Mrs. George W. Clarke concerning the Memorial Resolution
adopted by the House respecting the life, character, and public service
of Honorable George W. Clarke
A paper listing decreases
of Republican votes in Iowa counties 1911 -- 1913
A list of those voting
for and against House Bill #669
Representative Black's
voting record on selected issues (2 pages)
Senator Gavett's voting record on selected issues (2 pages)
A report on government spending during Governor Clarke's term (3 pages)
A poem by Charles F. Clarke entitled "Oak in Autumn" published in The Rotarian,
December, 1953
A copy of the Memorial resolution adopted by the House honoring Governor George
W. Clarke (2 pages)
FOLDER 3
A campaign ad for
George Clarke for Governor. Primary June 3, 1912
Iowa Republican Platform adopted July 1, 1903 and a stenographer's report
of Governor Cummins' speech of acceptance
Republican Ballot
for Iowa's State Officers -- no date given
A pamphlet issued
by the Republican State Central Committee entitled "Iowa Facts, Governor Clarke
on Assessments" -- no date given
A pamphlet entitled "Iowa Editorial Comment Upon Clarke's Candidacy for Governor"
A Thanksgiving Proclamation, State of Iowa, Thursday, November 27, 1913, issued
by Governor Clarke
Program of the Pioneer Lawmakers Association, February 24, 1937, at which
a bust of George W. Clarke was presented
An Abstract of Land Valuations and Transfers 1902 -- 1913
An abstract of record and notice of appeal to the Supreme Court of Iowa in
the case of Frank J. Pierce vs. The Executive Council of the State of Iowa,
May term, 1913
A final decree issued
by Judge Hugh Brennan, District Court of Iowa in the case of Frank J. Pierce
vs. The Executive Council of Iowa, April 26, 1913
A form letter to
chairmen of Boards of Supervisors for each Iowa County from the Secretary
of the Executive Council of Iowa concerning 1913 assessment values. May 30,
1913, two copies
A form letter to
County Auditors from the Secretary of the Executive Council of Iowa concerning
certificates of adjustment of values of real estate, August 4, 1913
The Drake University Record, vol. 13, no. 10, February 1917, which includes
announcement of Mr. Clarke's appointment as Dean of the Drake Law School
Map indicating average
value per acre of Iowa land and average taxable value by county, July 1913
A copy of a flyer by the German-American League endorsing and recommending
State Officers -- no date given
