Herbert Parsons papers, 1898-1925

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0980
Bib ID:
4079200 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Parsons, Herbert, 1869-1925
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
40 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.

In order to determine which box(es) to request, consult the document index: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/ldpd_rbml_4079200.pdf Then use the box list below to request the desired box(es). Note that box numbering begins at "1" for each series.

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.

Description

Summary

Correspondence to Parsons from numerous well-known contempories relating chiefly to political and social matters. Also, miscellaneous reports and printed materials.

Arrangement

Listed and arranged.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing 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.

In order to determine which box(es) to request, consult the document index: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/ldpd_rbml_4079200.pdf Then use the box list below to request the desired box(es). Note that box numbering begins at "1" for each series.

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 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); Herbert Parsons 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--Parsons, John E. Method of acquisition--Gift; Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.

Revision Description

2023-04-03 Box list and link to document index added. kws

Biographical / Historical

Herbert Parsons (1869–1925). Congressional representative from New York, 1905–1911. Republican New York County chairman. Married to Elsie Worthington Clews.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Name
Allen, Henry T. (Henry Tureman), 1859-1930 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Edwards, Clarence Ransom, 1860-1931 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Hawkes, McDougall, 1862-1929 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Leupp, Francis E (Francis Ellington), 1849-1918 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Loeb, William, 1866-1937 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Republican Party (N.Y.) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Taft, William H (William Howard), 1857-1930 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government -- 1898-1951 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Emigration and immigration CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Political parties -- New York (State) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Politicians CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Suffrage -- New York (State) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID