Papers, ca.1940-1970.

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Papers, ca.1940-1970.

This collection contains a wide variety of material that relates to the personal and professional life of Mary E. Cunningham. Included are various records relating to Cunningham's service at the New York State Historical Association. These include correspondence, publications and periodicals, memoranda concerning program development and material relating to her editorship of "New York History." A large portion of the collection includes personal material relating to Cunningham's service in the Kennedy administration, her work at Rand McNally publishing and her activities in the Democratic party. Also included are other personal and family items including photos, Cunningham's resume', her transcripts from Cornell University and personal letters from family members. The material realting to her government service, publishing work and Democratic party activities includes correspondence, clippings, memoranda, publichations and other material.

10 boxes. (8 cu. ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6784381

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New York State Historical Association (Cooperstown, N. Y.)

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The New York State Historical Association was founded in 1899 by New Yorkers who were interested in promoting greater knowledge of the early history of the state. They hoped to encourage original research, to educate general audiences by means of lectures and publications, to mark places of historic interest with tablets or signs, and to start a library and museum to hold manuscripts, paintings, and objects associated with the history of the state. It was an ambitious undertaking proposed by ...

Cunningham, Mary E., 1911-1986.

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Mary Elizabeth Cunningham served in various capacities at the New York Historical Association, including editor of "Yorker" magazine and "New York History." From the description of Mary E. Cunningham papers, 1835-1960 (bulk 1948-1960). (New York State Historical Association). WorldCat record id: 773191357 Mary E. Cunningham attended Cornell University and the State University of New York at Albany. In 1939 she joined the staff of the New York State Historical As...

Democratic Party (N.Y.)

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Stratton, Samuel S.

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