Elbridge T. Gerry Papers 1856-1912.

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Elbridge T. Gerry Papers 1856-1912.

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This collection contains the papers, consisting primarily of correspondence, of Elbridege T. Gerry (1837-1927), 1857 graduate of Columbuia College and later famous as a lawyer and philanthropist. There are also documents concerning Columbia College Clasa of 1857, college notebooks, memorabilia, and manuscript copies of Gerry's essays and orations. a

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Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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