Charlemagne Tower papers, 1830-1889
Collection context
- Creator:
- Tower, Charlemagne, 1809-1889
- Extent:
- 64 Linear Feet 153 boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence and letter books, 1845-1889, of Charlemagne Tower, as well as legal and business papers related to real estate transactions, coal and iron lands in Pennsylvania, and the family affairs of the Tower family.
- Biographical / historical:
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Charlemagne Tower (1809-1889) was an American lawyer, a businessman, a Civil War Union captain, a railroad shareholder, and a land owner.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Box CC1-CC53 is located on site.
The following boxes are located off-site: 1-100. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Charlemagne Tower papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu