Papers, 1895-1930.

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Papers, 1895-1930.

Correspondence, legal and financial papers, bills, and receipts concerning the career of Elihu G. Loomis, a Boston attorney. Much of the material is related to his transactions with other lawyers and clients, including many merchants, businessmen, and individuals. One long-time client well-represented in the records is the H.O. Wilbur Company, a chocolate manufacturer in Pennsylvania. There is some personal correspondence from Elihu's sons: Ralph, who also became an attorney, and Sam. Some letters refer to events in World War I. Other correspondence consists of notes from Elihu Loomis' former classmates and teachers at Amerst College, Colorado College, and Phillip's Academy.

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Amherst College

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Founded in 1821, Amherst College developed out of the secondary school Amherst Academy. The college was originally suggested as an alternative to Williams College, which was struggling to stay open. Although Williams survived, Amherst was formed and diverged into its own institution....

H.O. Wilbur Company.

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Loomis, Elihu G.

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Attorney in Boston, Mass. From the description of Papers, 1895-1930. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32520388 ...

Loomis, Ralph Ellis.

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Loomis, Samuel Lane, 1856-1938

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Colorado College

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Phillips Academy

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