Tilden Estate and Trust records 1886-1930 1890-1915

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Tilden Estate and Trust records 1886-1930 1890-1915

The Tilden Trust was incorporated in 1887 after the death in 1886 of Samuel J. Tilden, attorney, governor of New York in 1874 and 1875, and U.S. presidential candidate in 1876. Tilden's will stipulated that the bulk of his estate was to make up the Tilden Trust for the creation of a public library and reading room in New York City. The records include correspondence, financial and legal files, graphic material, and printed matter. The bulk of the material relates to the administration of the resources of the Estate and Trust, as well as the litigation attempt to break the will.

15.48 linear feet; 14 boxes, 19 volumes, 1 other item

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Tilden Trust

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The Tilden Trust was incorporated in 1887 after the death in 1886 of Samuel J. Tilden, attorney, governor of New York in 1874 and 1875, and U.S. presidential candidate in 1876. Tilden's will stipulated that the bulk of his estate was to make up the Tilden Trust for the creation of a public library and reading room in New York City. His heirs contested the will and the subsequent lawsuits were not settled until 1892. Funds from the estate were used for the formation of the New York P...

Randolph, L. G. V

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Ledyard, Lewis Cass

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Smith, Emma

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New York Public Library

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