Mason, William Smith, 1866-

William Smith Mason was born in Millburn, Illinois in December, 1866. He received his Ph.B. from Yale in 1888 and his M.A. in 1924. Mason was active in the real estate and insurance business. He was the owner of a large collection of materials relating to Benjamin Franklin and a library of Revolutionary literature. Mason died in January, 1961.

From the description of William Smith Mason autograph collection, 1800-1929 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702166208

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