Calhoun, John C., 1782-1850
Dates
- Existence: 1782 - 1850
Biography
John Caldwell Calhoun (March 18, 1782 – March 31, 1850) was an American statesman and political theorist from South Carolina and served as the seventh vice president of the United States from 1825 to 1832, under two presidents of different political parties. During his political career Calhoun was also a senator, congressman, Secretary of State and Secretary of War. He is remembered for strongly defending slavery and for advancing the concept of minority states' rights in politics.
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 833251
Webster Mss 833251
Date(s):
1833-04-01
Abstract
In English.
David Woodcock letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 821567
Mss 821567
Date(s):
1821-10-17
Abstract
In English.
D.V. Cook letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 820157
Mss 820157
Date(s):
1820-02-07
Abstract
In English.
John Caldwell Calhoun autograph
Collection
Identifier: Mss 841423
Mss 841423
Date(s):
1841-07-23
Abstract
In English.
John Caldwell Calhoun letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 823674.1
Mss 823674.1
Date(s):
1823-12-24
Abstract
In English.
John Caldwell Calhoun letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 828574
Mss 828574
Date(s):
1828-10-24
Abstract
In English.
John Wingate Weeks letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 839155
Mss 839155
Date(s):
1839-02-05
Abstract
In English.
Joshua Reed Giddings letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 820424
Mss 820424
Date(s):
1820-07-24
Abstract
In English.
Levi Woodbury letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 835116
Mss 835116
Date(s):
1835-01-16
Abstract
In English.
Samuel L. Southard letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 821671
Mss 821671
Date(s):
1821-12-21
Abstract
In English.
William Smith letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 822121
Mss 822121
Date(s):
1822-01-21
Abstract
In English.