Cornelius Vanderbilt correspondence, 1873-1885.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt correspondence, 1873-1885.

Collection consists of typewritten transcripts of correspondence of Vanderbilt and his son, William Henry Vanderbilt, with Bishop Holland Nimmons McTyeire, relating to the founding of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.

.15 linear foot (1 v.)

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Vanderbilt, William H. (William Henry), 1821-1885

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Vanderbilt University.

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Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1794-1877

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Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877) was a steamship and railroad promoter and financier. From the description of Cornelius Vanderbilt correspondence, 1873-1885. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122455780 From the guide to the Cornelius Vanderbilt correspondence, 1873-1885, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) Vanderbilt was the president of the New York Central Rail Road Company. Hoffman was the governor of New York, 1869-1872. Fr...

McTyeire, Holland Nimmons, 1824-1889

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