Scope and Contents Scope and Contents The Murray Collection is approximately 9 linear feet plus oversized materials. Although Murray served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1913-1917, the majority of the collection is related to his post-congressional activities, family affairs, and years as governor. The materials cover a variety of topics including his use of executive orders calling for martial law, pardons, and the appointment and removal of state officials. The documents also include material...

Scope and Contents Includes letters from WHM to his wife and children and letters from Alice H. Murray to "Aunt Betty, Nita and children," "folks at home," and "Stell." Re: train trips and voyage, scenery, arrival of other colonists, flora and fauna, Indians, return of doctor to states.