McClain: Frank B. McClain Scrapbooks, January 1898-October 1960
Collection: The Scrapbook Collection
Call No.: MG-434, Boxes 001-005
Title: Frank B. McClain Scrapbooks, January 1898-October 1960
Dates: January 1898—October 1960
Extent: 5 volumes
Creator: [McClain, Frank B., 1864-1925]
Repository: LancasterHistory.org (Lancaster, Pa.)
Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 22
System of Arrangement:
Frank B. McClain Scrapbooks, Book 1, January 1898-October 1917
Frank B. McClain Scrapbooks, Book 2, April 1905-May 1914
Frank B. McClain Scrapbooks, Book 3, January 1913-October 1960
Frank B. McClain Scrapbooks, Book 4, June 1913-May 1919
Frank B. McClain Scrapbooks, Book 5, October 1917- August 1922
Description: Frank B. McClain’s scrapbooks contain a variety of different materials that focus on his political career. The materials include newspaper clippings, political cartoons and photographs. Containing articles about McClain’s campaigns, speeches and legislation, the scrapbooks are a timeline for McClain’s political life from his election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives through Lieutenant Governor.
Scrapbooks one and two cover McClain’s term in the House of Representatives. Scrapbook three reveals information about McClain’s campaign and election for Mayor of Lancaster. The final two scrapbooks, books four and five, include information about McClain’s work to pass legislation pertaining to road developments, fair housing and fair pricing on necessities. He used these as his platforms as candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
Conditions for Access: Book 1: Please fill out a call slip for viewing; Book 2: Please fill out a call slip for viewing; Book 3: Please fill out a call slip for viewing; Book 4: Please fill out a call slip for viewing; Book 5: Please fill out a call slip for viewing.
Conditions Governing Reproductions: May not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.
Language: English
Source of Acquisition: Source unknown.
Subjects: McClain, Frank B., 1864-1925.
Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921.
Republican Party (Pa.)
Anti-saloon League of America.
Pennsylvania — Politics and government.
Religion.
Religious thought.
Railroad trains.
Campaign speeches.
Profiteering.
Produce trade.
Obituaries.
Political cartoons.
Scrapbooks.
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Administrative/Biographical History: Frank B. McClain
Frank B. McClain was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on 14 April 1864. He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1895 through 1910 and was the Speaker of the House in 1907. McClain was elected Mayor of Lancaster in 1910 and maintained the post until 1915, when he became the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania. Frank B. McClain died on 11 October 1925.
Custodial History: Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Books 45-49.
Cataloged by: CRB, October 2007.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.