Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Speyer, Ellin Prince Lowry, -1921
2. Aqueduct Guard Citizen's Committee
3. Ellin Prince Speyer Hospital for Animals
4. Museum of the City of New York
5. Speyer School. Columbia University
6. United Hospital Fund of New York
7. University Settlement Society

Description

1. 4 linear feet (5 boxes).

Summary

1. Collection consists of correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, and miscellaneous papers.

Subject

1. Speyer, James, 1861-1941.
2. Spira family.
3. Associations, institutions, etc. -- New York (State) -- New York.
4. Charities -- New York (State) -- New York.
5. New York (N.Y.) -- Commerce.
6. New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs.

Genre/Form

1. Photographs.
2. Scrapbooks.

Call number

1. MssCol 2845

Language

1. English

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;
2. Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals.

Additional formats (note)

1. Entire collection available on microfilm;

Biography (note)

1. James Speyer (1861-1941) was an American banker who was actively involved with many social, educational and cultural organizations in New York City.

Language (note)

1. in German.

Additional formats

1. Entire collection available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-465

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

1. James Speyer (1861-1941) was an American banker who was actively involved with many social, educational and cultural organizations in New York City. He was one of the founders of the University Settlement Society, the first settlement house in the U.S. He helped to found the Provident Loan Society, the Economic Club of New York, the American Museum of Safety, and the Museum of the City of New York. Among philanthropic and civic activities of Speyer and his wife were the Speyer School at Columbia University, the Ellin Prince Speyer Hospital for Animals (founded by his wife), the United Hospital Fund, the Salvation Army, and the New York World's Fair Finance Committee.

Connect to:

1. Finding Aid

Occupation

1. Bankers.
2. Philanthropists.

Added author

1. Speyer, Ellin Prince Lowry, -1921.
2. Aqueduct Guard Citizen's Committee.
3. Ellin Prince Speyer Hospital for Animals.
4. Museum of the City of New York.
5. Speyer School. Columbia University.
6. United Hospital Fund of New York.
7. University Settlement Society.