William M. Grosvenor papers, 1828-1916

Summary Information

Abstract

Correspondence, speeches, and publications of William Mason Grosvenor (1835-1900), economist, journalist, and economic editor of the New York Tribune, 1875-1900.

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Cataloged and Arranged.

• Series I: Papers

Description

Summary

Correspondence, speeches, and publications including a large number of clippings of his articles and some of his books and pamphlets. Grosvenor also participated actively in Liberal Republical politics, and materials relating to his activities in Missouri and Cincinnati are included here. An interesting sketchbook done by Grosvenor while on a trip in the West, ca. 1870, is also in the collection. Among the correspondents are Carl Schurz, Nelson W. Aldrich, James A. Garfield, Murat Halstead, Joseph R. Hawley, Horace White, and Whitelaw Reid.

• Series I: Papers

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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

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

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Behrend, Mrs. Morris. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1973. Accession number--M-73.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Revision Description

2012-07-05 xml document created by Judith Zupnick.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Economist, journalist. Grosvenor was economic editor of the New York Tribune, 1875-1900. He wrote extensively on various aspects of the American economy.