Fremont/Blumenthal family papers, 1848-1949, 1848-1891 (bulk)

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Fremont/Blumenthal family papers, 1848-1949, 1848-1891 (bulk)

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Collection includes letter of credit for Alexander Blumenthal, 1857; letter of introduction and Civil War pass for Mr. Blumenthal for a visit to Richmond, 1861; 51 letters from Nina R. Fremont to her mother Maria J. Smith, 1848-1859, concerning studies and school life at Academy of the Visitation in Georgetown, family news, comments on Paris, France, California, Washington, D.C., and New Orleans, theater, opera, and yellow fever epidemic on Staten Island; 60 letters and telegrams to New York State Assemblyman Joseph Blumenthal, 1860-1891, concerning party politics, Congressional and Presidential elections, legislation affecting New York City, invitations to Tammany Hall meetings, political favors, and other matters; correspondents include Samuel A. Merritt, Robert B. Roosevelt, William Cullen Bryant, W.L. Havemeyer (New York City mayor), and William Steinway; and a letter from J.C. Ruben to Ray Schneider, 1949, concerning these documents and biographical information on the families.

0.3 cubic ft.

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Tammany Hall.

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Fremont family.

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Schneider, Ray.

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Steinway, William, 1836-1896

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Piano manufacturer as well as amateur singer and participant in N.Y.C. urban planning and Democratic politics. First chairman of the city's Rapid Transit Commission. From the description of Diary, 1861-1896. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 80465801 President of Steinway & Sons. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : New York, 2 April 1886, to Henry Ziegler and Aug. Hobein, 1886 Apr. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id...

Havemeyer, W. L.

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Ruben, J. C.

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Bryant, William Cullen

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William Cullen Bryant, from Woodburn, Oregon, attended Oregon Agricultural College (OAC) from 1902 to 1905. Bryant studied mechanical engineering, but did not complete a degree. He lived in Cauthorn Hall, the first residence hall for men at OAC constructed in 1892. Bryant was an educator and lawyer and served as superintendent of schools in Sherman County, Oregon, for 3 years. He was born in Nebraska in 1875 and died in Moro, Oregon, in 1931. From the description of William C. Bryant...

Roosevelt, Robert Barnwell, 1829-1906

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Businessman, banker, and public official; uncle of United States President Theodore Roosevelt. From the description of Robert Barnwell Roosevelt papers, 1888-1897. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58779340 Robert Barnwell Roosevelt (1829-1906), writer, political reformer, and pioneer in conservation, was a founder of New York's Union League Club, and as attorney and influential Democratic Party member, helped to establish many social reforms and as...

Academy of the Visitation (Georgetown, Va.)

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Blumenthal, Alexander

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Blumenthal family.

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Fremont, Nina R.

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Merritt, Samuel A.

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Smith, Maria J.

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Blumenthal, Joseph C.

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