Cleveland Abbe papers, 1892-1906.

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Cleveland Abbe papers, 1892-1906.

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Letters and research materials relating to the history of Abbe's house located at 2017 I Street, NW, and the surrounding neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Previous occupants of the house included Timothy Caldwell, Gideon Granger, and James Monroe. The building currently serves as the headquarters of the Arts Club of Washington.

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Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

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Abbe, Cleveland, 1838-1916

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Astronomer and meteorologist. From the description of Cleveland Abbe papers, 1850-1954 (bulk 1850-1916). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71130912 Meteorologist. From the description of Cleveland Abbe papers, 1892-1906. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70939748 Biographical Note: Cleveland Abbe, astronomer and meteorologist, was the first, regular, official weather forecaster of the U.S. government and was an avid su...

Caldwell, Timothy

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Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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James Monroe, fifth president of the United States of America (b. April 28, 1758, Monroe Hall, Virginia-d. July 4, 1831, New York, New York) fought with distinction in the Continental Army, and he practiced law in Fredericksburg, Virginia. As a young politician, he joined the anti-Federalists in the Virginia Convention which ratified the Constitution, and in 1790, an advocate of Jeffersonian policies, he was elected United States Senator. As Minister to France in 1794-1796, Monroe showed strong ...

Arts Club of Washington (Washington, D.C.)

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The Arts Club of Washington, D.C. was formed in May 1916 "to create a center for artists and art lovers." At its height the Club hosted weekly dinners with lectures and concerts. They also held dinner dances, art exhibits and an annual costume ball. The headquarters are at 2017 I Street, N.W., a building completed about 1808 and occupied by both President Madison and President Monroe during and after the War of 1812. From the description of Arts Club of Washington, D.C. 1916-1969. (D...

Granger, Gideon, 1767-1822

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American politician and Post Master General under Jefferson and Madison. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Canandaigua, to Samuel M. Hopkins, Esq., 1817 Dec. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269567163 American politician and P.M. general under Jefferson and Madison. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington City, to Bliss, Esq., 1803 July 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269587231 American politician and Postmaster ...