George McAneny papers4079058Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-10-06 20:25:14 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Rare Book and Manuscript Library George McAneny papers McAneny, George, 1869-1953 4079058 MS#0815 English /repositories/2/resources/2835 2 boxes 2 boxes 1902-1940 Restrictions on Access

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Summary

Correspondence, typescripts of speeches, articles and published versions thereof, as well as books and pamphlets relating to New York City government.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); George McAneny papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Oral History Research Office. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--06/--/49. Accession number--M-49-06.

Biographical / Historical

McAneny served the city of New York as Executive Secretary of the New York Civil Service Commission, Secretary of the New York Civil Service Reform League, President of the City Club, President of the Borough of Manhattan and President of the Board of Aldermen. He was also attached to the NEW YORK WORLD and was executive manager of the NEW YORK TIMES.

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.

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Journalism Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) -- Politics and government New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government -- 1898-1951 New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950 Politicians New York (State). Civil Service Commission New York Civil Service Reform League Box 1/repositories/2/archival_objects/17683121Box 2/repositories/2/archival_objects/17683132