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Louise Olivereau (1884-1963) was an anti-war activist who was charged with sedition for mailing circular letters encouraging young men to become conscientious objectors during World War I. She was sentenced to ten years in prison, but served only 28 months. Letters in the collection are from Olivereau to her friend Minnie Parkhurst of Seattle, Washington, or letters referring to her, 1918-1920 and 1963. Letters chiefly relate to Olivereau's imprisonment in Colorado State Penitentiary less

Newton Diehl Baker (1871-1937) was an American lawyer, political leader and United States Secretary of War during World War I. Collection consists of letters from Baker to Thomas J. Howells of Pittsburgh, Pa., written from Cleveland, Ohio, during Baker's tenure as mayor, from Washington, D.C., while Baker was Secretary of War, and later at Cleveland where Baker practiced law. Letters relate to Baker's life and responsibilities in Cleveland, and to national and international politics including comments on relations between the United States and Mexico, World War I problems, the Training Camp Activities Commission of which Baker was appointed a member, conscientious objectors, the raising of bridges in Pittsburgh, transportation of soldiers home from France, President Wilson's health, the League of Nations, and business and personal affairs. less