Henry Atherton Forster papers 1914-1932

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Henry Atherton Forster papers 1914-1932

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/1048

Henry Atherton Forster (1868-1932) was a lawyer and historian in New York City. Collection consists of Forster's correspondence, questionnaires and scrapbook of newspaper clippings. Correspondence, 1916-1932, is with prominent American and foreign lawyers, journalists, politicians, and scholars. There are also many letters from American patriotic organizations in New York City. Topics include espionage in the U.S. during World War I, confiscation of enemy alien property, payment of allied war debts, peace diplomacy, U.S. entry into the war, and financial situation of U.S. after the war. Papers also contain questionnaires, 1914-1917, by the New York Bar Association on the judicial power over legislation and clippings about the war.

4 linear feet (12 boxes)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311109

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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