John William Sterling papers 1858-1918

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John William Sterling papers 1858-1918

The papers consist chiefly of journals (1853-1864) begun in Sterling's home in Stratford, Connecticut and including three of his years at Yale College, with loose sheets for the period April to July 1860, his freshman year. Also included are a commonplace book and miscellaneous items including a translation of a Greek reader made in 1858, Yale memorabilia, and a letter to his sister, Catherine, from Yale in 1863.

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Sterling, John William, 1844-1918

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John W. Sterling was admitted to the New York bar in 1867, and practiced law in New York City throughout his career. He was senior partner in the firm Shearman and Sterling and was a leading corporate lawyer and advisor to railroad financiers. From the description of John William Sterling papers, 1858-1918 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702169452 John William Sterling was the son of John William Sterling, a sea captain, and Catharine Tomlinson (Plan...