A Guide to the Claude L'Engle Scrapbook
Finding aid created by Stephen Jackson
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
December 2007
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator: | L'Engle, Claude | |
| Title: | Claude L'Engle Scrapbook | |
| Dates: | 1907 | |
| Abstract: | One news clipping scrapbook containing news coverage of the controversy surrounding a libel suit concerning John Graham, put forth by Peter O. Knight against Claude L'Engle. | |
| Extent: | 0.03 Linear feet. 1 volume. | |
| Identification: | PKY 88.028 | |
| Language(s): | English | |
Biographical/Historical Note
Claude L'Engle was a noted news editor and supporter of Gov. Napoleon Broward. After Broward was elected to office L'Engle became state printer. In 1907 L'Engle was almost arrested for libel against John Graham- his arrest being prevented only by the personal influence of the newly elected governor. L'Engle alleged a conspiracy against Peter O. Knight, a corporate lawyer who L'Engle had targeted in several of his articles for influencing the Manatee County officials in his attempted arrest. What followed was an interesting trial in which L'Engle was eventually acquitted.
Scope and Content
This scrapbook contains news clippings covering the trial of Graham v. L'Engle, 1907.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
The collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Claude L'Engle Scrapbook, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Selected Subjects and Access Terms
Florida -- Politics -- Government.
Knight, Peter Oliphant, 1865-1946.
Newspaper Editors -- Florida.
For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.
