Pound-Herzog family papers, ca. 1880-1995.

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Pound-Herzog family papers, ca. 1880-1995.

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The papers of Arthur Pound consist of correspondence, drafts and printed copies of his speeches and writings, research notes, and other ancillary papers related to his long and varied career as a journalist, editor, writer, and historian. The correspondence, almost exclusively incoming, relates to speaking engagements, publication of his own works, and the review of works by others. His writings and speeches, mostly typewritten in format, cover a wide array of topics and interests relative to history, economics, politics, literature, and arts. Likewise, these papers include drafts of poems, short stories, and other works of fiction penned by Arthur Pound. The Herzog family papers consist of a wide array of materials documenting the careers of family members who were prominent in law, banking and finance, politics and government, and in numerous social clubs, charities, and civic organizations in Albany for over a half-century. Includes papers related to the military service of Lester W. Herzog Jr. during World War II. and subsequent career as an officer with Albany Commercial Bank and Trust from 1950s to 1970s; papers related to Jacob Herzog's career in politics and government in Albany County, particularly his run for U.S. Congress as the Democrat Party candidate in 1968; materials related to Madelon Pound Herzog's interest in music and performing arts organizations, and involvement in civic activities. The collection also includes a series of scrapbooks related to the career of Luther W. Herzog Sr. as Commissioner of Public Works in the City of Albany, 1934-1928; correspondence and genealogical papers of Frederick Van Orsdale and his daughter Helen Van Orsdale Herzog.

ca. 25 cubic ft. (26 boxes)

New York State Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8004282

New York State Library

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