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Burkett, Elmer Jacob, 1867-1935 NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION RECORD RG3590.AM: Burkett, Elmer Jacob, 1867-1935 Papers: 1886-1935 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska: Attorney, Congressman, U.S. Senator Cu. Ft.: 27 No. of Items: 9,000 BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Elmer Jacob Burkett was born in 1867 on a farm in Mills County, Iowa, to Henry W. and Katherine Kearney Burkett. He attended Tabor College form 1885-1890, where he received degrees in both Science and Literature. Following graduation, Burkett accepted a position as principal of the school system at Leigh, Colfax County, Nebraska. On September 1, 1891, Elmer J. Burkett married Fannie Fern Wright of Glenwood, Iowa. This union was to produce three daughters. In 1892, Burkett left the Leigh school system to resume his studies at the University of Nebraska. He received his Bachelor of Law degree a year later. In 1895, Burkett earned his Master of Law degree. Burkett was admitted to the bar in June 1893. He was a partner in the law firm of Tingley and Burkett in Lincoln, Nebraska, from 1892-1897. In 1989, Burkett formed the partnership of Burkett and Greeley, where he worked until 1906. Burkett embarked on an active political career in 1896 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on the Republican ticket. He was a member of the House until 1905, serving on the committees on Judiciary, Medical Associations, and Apportionments. In 1904, Burkett was elected to the U.S. Senate. He vigorously supported the gold standard, postal savings, improved labor conditions, and rural delivery legislation. He was the author of the Locomotive Boiler Law and was chairman of an association of western senators and congressmen that drafted irrigation legislation. He wrote the original draft for the Postal Savings Bank Law and became known as the sponsor of the original resolution in the senate to establish Mother’s Day. Upon completion of his 6-year senate term, Burkett returned to Lincoln, Nebraska, to resume law practice with the firm of Burkett, Wilson, Brown, and Wilson, the law firm he had helped to found in 1906. Burkett declined the proposal to run for the governorship of Nebraska in 1912. He was nominated for the Vice-Presidency at the Republican National Convention that same year, but was defeated by the incumbent, James S. Sherman. In 1928, Burkett ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in support of Herbert Hoover, but was defeated by the Democratic candidate, John H. Morehead. RG3590.AM: Burkett, Elmer Jacob, 1867-1935 Burkett was also the director of the First National Bank and Trust Company of Lincoln, Nebraska, and a director of the Nebraska State Oil Company. He was active in many fraternal and civic organizations. Burkett was also the author of Outlines in History . He died in 1935. SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE This collection consists of 21 boxes and 3 cubic feet of manuscript material arranged in 6 series: (1) Outgoing Correspondence (Letterbook), 1892-1905; (2) Incoming Correspondence, 1891-1935; (3) Law Case Correspondence, 1912-1920; (4) Speeches, 1886-1931; (5) Newspaper Clippings, 1888-1928; and (6) Miscellany. This collection related primarily to the political career of Elmer J. Burkett, Congressman and Senator from Nebraska. His career as an attorney in Lincoln, Nebraska is also documented through correspondence and newspaper clippings. Series One consists of Outgoing Correspondence, 1892-1905, bound into 11 volumes of Letterbooks, Burkett’s business dealings, political views and observations and legal cases are discussed. Many of the letters are written in answer to constituents’ inquiries, pension and land claims, appointments, and views about pending or enacted legislation. Volumes 2 and 3 deal specifically with the affairs of the law firm of Tingley and Burkett. The bulk of the collection is comprised of the Incoming Correspondence, 1891-1935, of Series 2. This material is arranged chronologically and alphabetically by correspondent, following Burkett’s own filing method. Letters are not in strict chronological or alphabetical sequence, but are arranged in groupings by year and by the first letter of the correspondent’s last name. Letters from friends, relatives and constituents are included. Topics discussed are Burkett’s land and business dealings, political affairs, the land and pension claims of his constituents, legal cases, and political appointments. Pension claims are usually filed by name of the pension seeker rather than by the person who is writing in his or her behalf. Burkett’s correspondents include George W. Norris, Moses Kinkaid, T.C. Munger, John J. Pershing, and Gifford Pinchot. Beginning in 1904, much of the incoming correspondence is attached to the written response given by Burkett in return. This material is still considered incoming correspondence and is filed in the same way. The Law Case Correspondence, 1912-1920, of Series 3, is arranged in a strict chronological sequence. None of these letters were addressed to Burkett, yet it can be assumed they all relate to legal cases he was involved in. Series 4 consists of Speeches, 1886-1931, delivered by Elmer J. Burkett. Included are college orations, political and campaign speeches, and talks given at Chautauquas, reunions, conventions, dedications. Also included are Burkett’s acceptance speeches. A catalogue showing the addresses delivered by Burkett appears as an index at the end of this series. 2 RG3590.AM: Burkett, Elmer Jacob, 1867-1935 The Newspaper Clippings, 1888-1928, of Series 5, trace the political and legal careers of Elmer J. Burkett. Articles about his political record and views are included in bound volumes and in folders. Also in this series, are two “letters to the Editor”, in original form, written by Burkett. The Miscellany of Series 6 consists of Programs, certificates, testimonials, campaign and Republican Party materials, pamphlets and a scrapbook. DESCRIPTION Series 1 – Outgoing Correspondence (letterbooks), 1892-1905 Box 20 Volume 1 1892-1896 Volume 2 1893-1895 Tingley and Burkett Volume 3 1895-1897 Tingley and Burkett Volume 4 1896-1898 Volume 5 1899-January 9, 1900 Volume 6 Jan. 9, 1900–March 30, 1900 Box 21 Volume 7 Jan. 15, 1900–Feb. 13, 1900 Volume 8 March 30, 1900–June 4, 1900 Volume 9 June 5, 1900–Dec. 7, 1900 Volume 10 Dec. 7, 1900–Feb. 8, 1904 Volume 11 Feb. 12, 1904–Jan. 21, 1905 Series 2 – Incoming Correspondence, 1891-1935 Box 1 Folder 1 1891-1894 Tingley and Burkett A-F Folder 2 1891-1894 Tingley and Burkett G-J Folder 3 1891-1894 Tingley and Burkett K-R Folder 4 1891-1894 Tingley and Burkett S-Z Folder 5 1891-1893 A-F Folder 6 1891-1893 G-L Folder 7 1891-1893 M-Z Folder 8 1894-1895 A-C Folder 9 1894-1895 D-J Folder 10 1894-1895 K-S Folder 11 1894-1895 T-Z Folder 12 1895-1897 Tingley and Burkett A-D Folder 13 1895-1897 Tingley and Burkett E-J Folder 14 1895-1897 Tingley and Burkett K-Q Folder 15 1895-1897 Tingley and Burkett R-Z Folder 16 1896-1897 A-C Folder 17 1896-1897 D-H 3 RG3590.AM: Burkett, Elmer Jacob, 1867-1935 Box 2 Folder 18 1896-1897 I-O Folder 19 1896-1897 P-Z Folder 20 1898 A-D Folder 21 1898 E-H Folder 22 1898 I-M Folder 23 1898 N-S Folder 24 1898 T-Z Folder 25 1899 A-B Folder 26 1899 C-F Folder 27 1899 G-H Folder 28 1899 I-M Folder 29 1899 N-S Folder 30 1899 T-Z Folder 31 1900 Munger and Burkett A-B Folder 32 1900 Munger and Burkett C-F Box 3 Folder 33 1900 Munger and Burkett G-K Folder 34 1900 Munger and Burkett L-M Folder 35 1900 Munger and Burkett N-R Folder 36 1900 Munger and Burkett S-Z Folder 37 Jan. 1-24, 1900 Munger and Burkett A-C Folder 38 Jan. 1-24, 1900 Munger and Burkett D-G Folder 39 Jan. 1-24, 1900 Munger and Burkett H-M Folder 40 Jan. 1-24, 1900 Munger and Burkett N-Z Folder 41 Jan. 25-Feb. 17, 1900 Munger and Burkett A-D Folder 42 Jan. 25-Feb. 17, 1900 Munger and Burkett E-L Folder 43 Jan. 25-Feb. 17, 1900 Munger and Burkett M-R Folder 44 Jan. 25-Feb. 17, 1900 Munger and Burkett S-Z Folder 45 Feb. 18-Mar. 9, 1900 Munger and Burkett A-F Folder 46 Feb. 18-Mar. 9, 1900 Munger and Burkett G-L Folder 47 Feb. 18-Mar. 9, 1900 Munger and Burkett M-Q Folder 48 Feb. 18-Mar. 9, 1900 Munger and Burkett R-Z Folder 49 March 10-28, 1900 A-C Folder 50 March 10-28, 1900 D-J Box 4 Folder 51 March 10-28, 1900 K-R Folder 52 March 10-28, 1900 S-Z Folder 53 Mar. 29-Apr. 22, 1900 A-C Folder 54 Mar. 29-Apr. 22, 1900 D-J Folder 55 Mar. 29-Apr. 22, 1900 K-Q Folder 56 Mar. 29-Apr. 22, 1900 R-Z Folder 57 Apr. 23-May 9, 1900 A-D Folder 58 Apr. 23-May 9, 1900 E-L 4 RG3590.AM: Burkett, Elmer Jacob, 1867-1935 Folder 59 Apr. 23-May 9, 1900 M-R Folder 60 Apr. 23-May 9, 1900 S-Z Folder 61 May 10-June 13, 1900 A-D Folder 62 May 10-June 13, 1900 E-J Folder 63 May 10-June 13, 1900 K-O Folder 64 May 10-June 13, 1900 P-Z Folder 65 June 14-Aug. 19, 1900 A-D Folder 66 June 14-Aug. 19, 1900 E-L Folder 67 June 14-Aug.
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