Walter Newman Haldeman papers, 1841-1900.

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Walter Newman Haldeman papers, 1841-1900.

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Collection consists of financial papers of Courier-Journal owner Walter Newman Haldeman, and includes correspondence, promissory notes, ledgers, stock certificates, deeds and paid receipts. Papers relate to purchase of property on which Courier-Journal buildings were eventually located. Correspondents include Bennett Young and Basil W. Duke.

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The Filson Historical Society

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