Historical collection, 1849-1980.

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Historical collection, 1849-1980.

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Correspondence, reports, pamphlets, brochures, circulars, flyers, contracts, clippings, and other material concerning history of Equitable Life Assurance Society. Subjects include advertising, 1859-1973; agencies, 1860-1980; anniversaries, 1899-1977; annual reports and statements, 1860-1978; biographies of officers and staff, ca. 1898-ca. 1961; buildings, 1868-1974; group insurance and group annuities, 1911-1973; individual health, 1947-1967; letters of James W. Alexander, 1867-1905, William C. Alexander, 1860-1873, William Alexander, 1875-1932, Henry B. Hyde, 1859-1898, Gage E. Tarbell, 1893-1907; libraries, 1874-1960; personnel, 1871-1877; policy holders, 1869-1969; policy illustrations, 1878-1916; portraits and photographs, 1922-1971; retirees, 1949-1970; Henry L. Rosenfeld papers, 1849, 1909-1976; sales aids, 1885-1962; trademarks, 1871-1976; war, 1860-1952; World's Fairs, 1930-1940, 1962-1965; and organization of Equitable, 1859-1871.

ca. 57 cubic ft.

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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SNAC Resource ID: 6874959

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.)

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Alexander, William C.

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Alexander, William R.

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