Slavery -- Law and legislation -- United States
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
James Harvey Slater papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss2347
Abstract
James Harvey Slater was elected prosecuting attorney for the 5th Judicial District in 1866, served in the U.S. House from 1871-1873, and was a U.S. senator from Oregon from 1879-1885. Papers include correspondence; estate and family papers; reminiscences; and speeches, 1867-1885, on topics including economics, politics, tariffs, and slavery.
Dates:
1851-1977