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Edwin P. Banta papers, ca. 1913-1939.
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Creator
Banta, Edwin P.
Location
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Extent
- .8 linear foot (3 boxes)
Access Restrictions
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Scope/Contents Note
Collection consists of correspondence, genealogical materials, and personal papers of Edwin P. Banta. Correspondence, ca. 1913-1939, concerns his attempts to find employment; interests in Freemasonry, the Ku Klux Klan and anti-papalism; and family genealogy. Other correspondence and papers relating to source materials foran autobiography are included in the collection.
Biographical/Historical Note
Edwin P. Banta was associated with western railroads and worked on various New York City newspapers.
Controlled Access Terms
- Banta, Edwin P.
- Banta family -- Genealogy.
- Ku Klux Klan (1915- )
- Freemasonry.
- Freemasonry -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church.
- Scrapbooks.

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