Papers, 1833-1966 (bulk 1922-1966).

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Papers, 1833-1966 (bulk 1922-1966).

Correspondence, 1929-1966; clippings and other materials concerning mass transit, Navy Island and World Wars I and II; reports, histories and correspondence of the International Railway Company related to McCausland's tenure as public relations officer; speeches and draft mss. of articles on local history, 1931-1965; records of the Literary Clinic, including mss. of papers presented, author and subject indexes, and membership list; clippings, correspondence and schedules concerning Buffalo's 100th and 125th anniversaries, 1926-1957; typed transcripts of letters of Charles Drake Ferris, 1833-1842, concerning family news and Buffalo events; records of the First Presbyterian Church, 1946-1965, including Board of elders minutes, reports and a history; and correspondence related to McCausland's activities in the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, City Charter revision Committee and Chamber of Commerce.

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Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society (N.Y.)

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McCausland, Walter, 1895-1966.

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A native of Philadelphia, McCausland came to Buffalo in 1925. He served as vice president of public relations for Niagara Frontier Transit System and its predecessor, International Railway Company, 1926-1965; very active in Buffalo civic affairs and organizations, including Greater Buffalo Advertising Club, Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, and Literary Clinic; and author of many articles on local and mass transportation history. From the descri...

Literary Clinic of Buffalo, N.Y.

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Ferris, Charles Drake, 1815-1850.

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Born From the description of Charles D. Ferris award letter, song, and poem, 1840, 1846. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 77134038 ...

First Presbyterian Church (Buffalo, N.Y.)

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Buffalo Chamber of Commerce (N.Y.)

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Greater Buffalo Advertising Club (N.Y.)

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International Railway Company (Buffalo, N.Y.)

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The International Railway Company was incorporated on Feb 21, 1902 with W. Caryl Ely as president. In 1950 the IRC ceased operation in Buffalo. From the description of International Railway Company photographs, 1937 Feb 9-1946 Jul 20 : Walbridge Building, 43 Court St., Buffalo, N.Y. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 29601594 ...