John M. Haines papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0110
Summary
Personal and political correspondence relating to Haines' gubernatorial campaigns in 1912 and 1914, and recommendations, endorsements and communiques written while governor of Idaho. Correspondents include William E. Borah and Alfred Budge.
Dates
- Creation: 1912 - 1915
Biographical Note
John M. Haines was born in Iowa on January 1, 1863. He came to Boise in 1890 where he formed a real estate company with W. E. Pierce and L. H. Cox. A Republican, Haines served as Boise's mayor in 1907 and 1908. He was elected governor in 1912, but was defeated by Democrat Moses Alexander when he ran for re-election in 1914. Haines died June 4, 1917.
Extent
2.5 Cubic Feet (5 document boxes)
Language of Materials
English
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Idaho State Archives Manuscript Collections Repository