William M. Grosvenor papers, 1828-1916

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

Call No.:
MS#0524
Bib ID:
4078843 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Grosvenor, William M. (William Mason), 1835-1900
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
3.5 linear feet (7 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

The following boxes are located off-site: 2-7. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

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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.

Arrangement

Cataloged and Arranged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

The following boxes are located off-site: 2-7. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library 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 Governing Use and Reproduction

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

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.

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.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Sketchbooks
Name
Aldrich, Nelson W. (Nelson Wilmarth), 1841-1915
Garfield, James A (James Abram), 1831-1881
Halstead, Murat, 1829-1908
Hawley, Joseph R (Joseph Roswell), 1826-1905
Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906
White, Horace, 1834-1916
Place
Cincinnati (Ohio) -- Politics and government
Missouri -- Politics and government
United States -- Economic conditions
West (U.S.) -- Pictorial works
Subject
Economists
Editors
Journalism
Journalists

Series I: Papers


Box 1

Cataloged and uncataloged correspondence


Box 2

Materials relating to the Liberal Republican Movement in Missouri, 1870-72


Box 2

Clippings for the Cincinnati Convention, 1872


Box 2

Speeches and lectures


Box 3

Clippings by and about William Mason Grosvenor


William Mason Grosvenor -- Personal Materials


Box 4

Sketchbook


Box 4

Biographical Information


Box 4

Letters of Condolence


Box 4

Obituaries


Box 4

Papers relating to Dishonorable Discharge and Pension


Box 4

Genealogy


Box 4

Sermons of the ancestors of W.M. Grosvenor


Box 5

Photographs and Memorabilia


Box 6

Publications of W.M.. Grosvenor


Box 7

Miscellaneous Printed Materials