William S. Hunt collection of Henry Clay materials, ca. 1800-1930s.

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Creator

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 1.2 linear feet (3 boxes)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of correspondence and reproductions ofpaintings and engravings of Clay. Correspondence includestranscriptions of Clay's correspondence, ca. 1800-1852; location of original portraits of Clay; and a few letters from the Clay family. Reproductions of portraits were collected by William S. Hunt for a planned work about Clay.

Biographical/Historical Note

Henry Clay (1777-1852), an American statesman, served as Congressman from Kentucky and Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1811 to 1821 and 1823 to 1825. He wasSecretary of State (1825-1829) and Whig Party senator (1831-1842, 1849-1852). Three times, he was the unsuccessful candidate for U.S. President (1824, 1832 and 1844).

Controlled Access Terms

• Clay, Henry, 1777-1852.
• Clay family.
• United States -- Politics and government -- 1815-1861.
• Politicians.

Additional Creator Name

• Hunt, William Southworth, 1879-1940.