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Chauncey M. Depew papers,

Title
Chauncey M. Depew papers, 1880-1925.
Author
Depew, Chauncey M. (Chauncey Mitchell), 1834-1928.
Supplementary Content
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Additional Authors
  • Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872.
  • McKinley, William, 1843-1901.
  • Morton, Levi P. (Levi Parsons), 1824-1920.
  • Root, Elihu, 1845-1937.
  • Rosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose, Earl of, 1847-1929.
  • Sherman, J. S. (James Schoolcraft), 1855-1912.
  • Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
  • Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930.
  • Twain, Mark, 1835-1910.
  • Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1843-1899.
  • Vanderbilt, William K. (William Kissam), 1849-1920.
Description
.3 linear foot (1 box)
Subjects
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Source (note)
  • Wilson, Lillian
Biography (note)
  • Chauncey Mitchell Depew (1834-1928) was a lawyer, railroad executive, and U.S. Senator from New York.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 774
Author
Depew, Chauncey M. (Chauncey Mitchell), 1834-1928.
Title
Chauncey M. Depew papers, 1880-1925.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Summary
Collection contains correspondence and autographs collected by Depew. Correspondence consists chiefly of letters received by Depew from various persons prominent in American and English political and social life. Also, autographed calling cards, clipped autographs and other papers.
Biography
Chauncey Mitchell Depew (1834-1928) was a lawyer, railroad executive, and U.S. Senator from New York. He was Secretary of State of New York in 1863; worked for the New York & Harlem Railroad, the New York City & Hudson River Railroad, and the West Shore Railroad; and served on the board of directors of numerous railway, banking and other corporations. He was active in the Republican Party and was elected to the U.S. Senate for two terms, 1899 to 1911.
Indexes
Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
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Occupation
Lawyers.
Added Author
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872.
Morton, Levi P. (Levi Parsons), 1824-1920.
McKinley, William, 1843-1901.
Root, Elihu, 1845-1937.
Rosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose, Earl of, 1847-1929.
Sherman, J. S. (James Schoolcraft), 1855-1912.
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930.
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910.
Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1843-1899.
Vanderbilt, William K. (William Kissam), 1849-1920.
LCCN
ms 68001690
Research Call Number
MssCol 774
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