{"value"=>"<p>The bulk of this series consists of typewritten drafts of addresses and speeches by Cockran, many with emendations in his hand, arranged chronologically in the period 1886, 1889-1906, 1908-1923; followed by undated items arranged topically or by title. The addresses and speeches document the full range of Cockran's public and professional concerns including municipal politics, electoral campaigns, the Irish Question, Irish patriots, immigration, foreign policy, imperialism, the Philippines, bi-metalism, tariffs and socialism. Included are a few copies of published speeches in pamphlet form, and photocopies of speeches published in the <span class=\"title\">Congressional Record</span>. Included also is an incomplete holograph draft by Robert M. McElroy of his work entitled \"Selected Addresses and Speeches of William Bourke Cockran\". McElroy had access to Cockran's papers while they were in the custody of the Cockran Estate.</p>"}