Creator:
Depew, Chauncey M. (Chauncey Mitchell), 1834-1928.
Inclusive Dates:
1864- 1927
Abstract:
Papers of the American lawyer and politician. U.S. Senator from New York; President of the New York Central Railroad. Outgoing business and personal correspondence. The correspondence also contains items of a more personal nature, including acceptances and refusals of speaking invitations, requests for meetings, arrangements for social engagements, and personal notes. There are also a number of items associated with Depew's retirement years during which he was frequently approached for reminiscences about various individuals.
Type of Material:
Letters (correspondence)
Subject:
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs.
New York (State) -- Officials and employees -- Selection and appointment.
New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950.
Legislators.
Politicians.
New York State
Politics, government and public administration
Legislators -- United States.
Politicians -- New York (State)
Creator:
Morton, Levi P. (Levi Parsons), 1824-1920.
Inclusive Dates:
1860- 1912
Abstract:
Papers of the Congressman from New York, United
States minister to France, Vice-President of the United States, and Republican governor of New York State.
Collection contains mostly incoming correspondence from clergymen, educators, financiers, journalists, and
politicians. Some letters are addressed to Morton's executive secretary, Ashley W. Cole.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
New York (State) -- History -- 1865-
New York (State) -- Officials and employees -- Selection and appointment.
New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950.
New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government -- To 1898.
Governors.
Politicians.
New York State
Politics, government and public administration
Governors -- New York (State)
Patronage, Political -- New York (State)