Summary Information
Clinton Ballard Papers 1921-1945
- Ballard, Clinton, 1860-1946
Green Bay Mss 11
0.8 c.f. (2 archives boxes)
UW-Green Bay Cofrin Library / Green Bay Area Research Ctr. (Map)
Papers of Wisconsin State Assemblyman (1909-1921) Clinton Ballard, including personal and some official correspondence, 1921-1929, two speeches made by Ballard in his retirement years (1941 and 1945), and miscellaneous printed material, most of it relating to Robert M. La Follette's presidential campaign of 1924. Ballard served in several public capacities including State Treasury Agent (1921-1925) and, by appointment of his life-long friend, Governer Fred R. Zimmerman, Superintendent of Public Property (1926-1928). The official correspondence contained in the papers concerns Ballard's activities in these positions. Correspondents include Zimmerman, La Follette, and Robert M. La Follette, Jr. English
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Biography/History
Clinton Ballard, a Progressive Republican and follower of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., was born in Outagamie County, Wisconsin on November 16, 1860. He ran the family farm after his father's death, and later became an organizer for the American Society of Equity. For 24 years, he served as a member of the Outagamie County Board.
In 1909, Clinton Ballard was elected to the position of State Assemblyman. He was re-elected in 1911, 1915, and 1919. In his last term, he suffered public derision when he stood with La Follette against America's entry into World War I. He became an ardent La Follette supporter and was involved in La Follette's 1924 campaign for the Presidency.
From 1921 to 1925, he served as State Treasury Agent. In 1926 when Fred R. Zimmerman was elected governor of Wisconsin, he appointed Ballard, a life-long friend, to the post of Superintendent of Public Property. Ballard held that post until Zimmerman's defeat in the fall of 1928; it was Ballard's last public office. He retired from political activity except to give an occasional speech.
When Clinton Ballard died in January 1946, Fred R. Zimmerman spoke at his funeral service.
Scope and Content Note
The Clinton Ballard Papers contain personal and official correspondence, 1921-1929, and two speeches, 1941 and 1945. Of special interest in this collection are Ballard's letters from Robert M. La Follette, Sr., Robert M. La Follette, Jr., and Fred R. Zimmerman as listed below.
Robert M. La Follette, Sr. |
June 17, 1924 |
Robert M. La Follette, Jr. |
October 1, 1925 |
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November 11, 1925 |
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April 10, 1926 |
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Fred R. Zimmerman |
February 2, 1922; February 1922 |
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April 4, 11, 1922 |
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May 10, 21,1922 |
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July 22, 1922 |
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July 22, 1925 |
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May 28, 1921 |
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November 20, 1921 |
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December 14, 1921 |
Administrative/Restriction Information
Presented by J.E. Ballard, Appleton, Wisconsin, December 21, 1953, and Harry Ballard, Menasha, Wisconsin, September 10, 1959.
Processed by L.R.H., October 11, 1965.
Contents List
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Correspondence
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Box
1
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1921-1927 January
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Box
2
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1927 February-1929 January
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Box
2
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Speeches, 1941 and 1945
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Box
2
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Miscellaneous unsorted printed material
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