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George Edwin Taylor Articles, 1860-1913
MISC MSS 264
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Abstract
- Photocopies of newspapers articles both about and by George Edwin Taylor, as compiled by Bruce Mouser.
- Collection Title
- George Edwin Taylor Articles
- Date of Materials
- 1860-1913
- Creator
- Mouser, Bruce L.
- Call Number
- MISC MSS 264
- Amount
- 0.04 cubic foot (2 folders)
- Language of Materials
- English
- Box
- 54
- Folder
- 1-2
- Repository
- La Crosse Public Library Archives
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], George Edwin Taylor Articles, MISC MSS 264, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI
Biographical/Historical Note
George Edwin Taylor was a Black American who lived 1857-1925 and ran as a candidate for president of the United States in 1904 as a member of the National Negro Liberty Party. Taylor lived in La Crosse, Wisconsin from 1865 through 1891, attending schools and becoming a journalist and labor/political activist. Taylor was the owner and editor of the newspaper Wisconsin Labor Advocate.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
La Crosse Public Library Archives 2013 August
800 Main St.La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601
(608) 789-7136
archives@lacrosselibrary.org
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use.
Acquisitions Information
Donated by Bruce Mouser (2012.014)
Existence and Location of Originals note
The original collection from which this copy was made is available at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Area Research Center.
Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- La Crosse (Wis.)--Politics and government
Personal Name(s)
- Taylor, George Edwin, 1857-1925
Subject(s)
- African American politicians--19th century
- African American politicians--20th century
- African American presidential candidates
- Blacks--History--Wisconsin--La Crosse
- Journalists--Wisconsin--La Crosse
- Politicians--Wisconsin--La Crosse