Francis E. Spinner Papers, 1863, 1885, 1863, 1885
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- .1 Linear Feet 1 folder
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Francis E. Spinner Papers, MSS 0.0011 Courtesy of Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History, Thomas G. Carpenter Library, University of North Florida.
Background
- Scope and content:
Collection contains one check written by Francis E. Spinner and a fifty cent bank note.
- Biographical / historical:
Francis Elias Spinner (1802-1890) was a state representative from New York. He was elected as a Democrat to the 34th Congress, elected as a Republican to the 35th and 36th Congresses, and was chairman of the Committee on Accounts (36th Congress). He was appointed by President Lincoln as Treasurer of the United States from March 16, 1861, until his resignation on July 1, 1875; during his tenture he successfully encouraged the employment of women in the Treasury Department. Spinner retired to Jacksonville, Florida, where he lived until his death in 1890; he is interned in Mohawk Cemetery, Mohawk, New York (House.gov).
- Acquisition information:
- This material was transferred from the University of North Florida's Special Collections and University Archives. It was originally found in the collection.
- Processing information:
This material was placed in acid free folders.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Checks
Bank notes - Names:
- Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
Access and use
- Restrictions:
This collection is open for use.
- Preferred citation:
Francis E. Spinner Papers, MSS 0.0011 Courtesy of Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History, Thomas G. Carpenter Library, University of North Florida.
- Location of this collection:
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Thomas G. Carpenter Library1 UNF DriveJacksonvilleFL32224USA
