Farwell Knapp papers 1891-1947 1907-1942

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Farwell Knapp papers 1891-1947 1907-1942

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The Farwell Knapp Papers, largely consisting of correspondence, journals, photographs, and other papers, documents the personal and professional life of Connecticut tax lawyer Farwell Knapp. Knapp’s experience as a student at Yale University and Harvard University law school are recorded, including his involvement with the secret society Skull and Bones and friendships with fellow alumni (such as poet Phelps Putnam and painter Russell Cheney). The life of Knapp's wife, Helen Bayne Knapp, and her family are also documented in the papers.

20 boxes (including 1 oversize box); 7.75 linear feet

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6349405

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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