Papers, 1903-1976.

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Papers, 1903-1976.

Papers include letters received from his mother while he was at Pratt Institute, 1903, and while he was working for the summer in Yellowstone Park, 1915; letters concerning his illustrated lecture on Panama, 1914-1915; letters relating to his position as Supervisor of Oyster Bay, 1935; transcript of an interview with Tappan, 1965; text of his speech for Memorial Day, 1969; memorabilia such as school certificates, campaign materials, and military items; and a typescript copy of his diary for 1961-1976 with daily activities of Tappan and his wife Elsie, news of family and friends, state of his health, and funerals attended.

ca. .5 cubic ft.

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Oyster Bay (N.Y. : Town). Supervisor.

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Tappen, Elsie.

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Tappen, Harry, 1887-1976.

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Engineer. Tappen was a resident of Glenwood Landing, worked on the Panama Canal, served in the military during World War I, and was supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay, 1932-1951. From the description of Papers, 1903-1976. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155534757 ...

Pratt Institute

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October 2nd, which was Charles Pratt's birthday, was for many years celebrated as Founder's Day at the Institute. From the description of Founder's Day record group, 1888-1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155455515 Art school; Brooklyn, New York. From the description of Pratt Institute exhibition catalogs, 1916-1924. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122577345 Pratt Institute was founded in 1887 by industrialist Charles Pratt. Pratt was owner of Charles ...