Alfred T. White papers, 1884-1910
Collection context
- Creator:
- White, Alfred Tredway, 1846-1921
- Extent:
- 1 box 1 box
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Printed material and some correspondence related to low rental housing and tenements in New York City. Included are business records concerning the rental and maintenance of tenements.
- Biographical / historical:
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Merchant in Brooklyn, N.Y. White did a study of homes of the laboring classes and , in 1876, erected the first successful improved tenement homes in the country.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. 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); Alfred T. White 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