Judge George Summers: Speech of George W. Summers, of Kanawha, Before the State Convention of Virginia,

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Historic Glenwood Foundation

Name/Title

Judge George Summers: Speech of George W. Summers, of Kanawha, Before the State Convention of Virginia,

Entry/Object ID

303_b_316_26

Category

Speech

Archive Items Details

Description

The title page of a published speech by George W. Summers, a representative from Kanawha County. The speech was delivered during the Virginia Reform Convention of 1851, where Summers argued for a fairer system of voting and representation for the western counties of Virginia. His efforts at this convention were a major precursor to the eventual formation of West Virginia.

Date(s) of Creation

1851