George Arthur Plimpton papers, [ca. 1889-1936].

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George Arthur Plimpton papers, [ca. 1889-1936].

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Correspondence, typescripts, financial records and clippings relating to George A. Plimpton's activities as founder and Trustee of Barnard and his service as the college Treasurer. Papers consist mostly of correspondence dating from the founding of Barnard in 1889 to Plimpton's death in 1936. Early correspondence relates to the selection of a Dean for Barnard. Financial records date from 1898-1919. There is a typescript, "A Financial History of Barnard", ca. 1918-1919. Other typescripts are reminiscences of General Horace W. Carpentier and Hetty Green as related to his experiences in soliciting funds for Barnard.

1.3 linear ft. (3 boxes).

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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