The Fred L. Adams Papers date from 1880 to 1974. While the collection contains materials documenting his entire life, the majority covers his political career. Included in this material is correspondence, newsclippings, scrapbooks, printed material, photographs, and a few personal items. No restrictions exist on the use of this collection.
Duplication is permitted for the purposes of preservation and scholarly research.
The collection was processed and the register drafted by Beth Friedman in July 1989, and revised by Marilyn Levinson, Curator of Manuscripts in March 1992. Biographical Sketch Fred L. Adams, the son of Frank and Kate Kiger Adams, was born in Wood County, Sept. 15, 1893. Mr. Adams also enrolled at Wooster University, Wooster, Ohio. Mr. Adams was first employed as a seaman along the West Coast by Western Ranches Lumber Industry. He also was self-employed in the general insurance field.