Claude G. Leland papers 1891-1944

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Claude G. Leland papers 1891-1944

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/1728

Claude G. Leland (1874?-1950) was the Superintendent of Libraries for the Board of Education of New York City from 1903 to 1943. He served in the U.S. Army from 1898 to 1903 and again from 1914 to 1919. Collection consists of correspondence, writings, notes, sketches, maps, photographs, and printed matter that relate to Leland's military service and library career. Bulk of his papers concerns his book, From Shell Hole to Chateau with Company I, and includes manuscript and typescript copy of the work, notes, maps, photographs, post cards, and sketches. Correspondence is from families of soldiers under Leland's command and copies of letters he sent to his family from France. Materials relating to Leland's library career include mainly letters from friends and associates upon his retirement in 1943.

2.25 linear feet (2 boxes, 3 v.)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311654

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Leland, Claude Granger, 1873-1950.

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Claude G. Leland (1874?-1950) was the Superintendent of Libraries for the Board of Education of New York City from 1903 to 1943. He served in the U.S. Army from 1898 to 1903 and again from 1914 to 1919. From the guide to the Claude G. Leland papers, 1891-1944, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...