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William Ambrose Prendergast papers, 1904-1909

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.: MS#1024
Bib ID 4079236 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Prendergast, William A., 1867-1954
Title William Ambrose Prendergast papers, 1904-1909
Physical Description 3 boxes (3 boxes)
Language(s) English .
Additional Description http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/36_PL-Q_19.pdf
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Description

Summary

Speeches and writings of Prendergast, chiefly political in nature. Also, three microfilm reels of papers concerning the Catholic Charities Case.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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.

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

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 Ambrose Prendergast 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.

Reproduction Note

Catholic Charities Case papers are: Type of reproduction--microfilm

Type of reproduction--Typescript copies

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Through Oral History Research Project. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1951. Accession number--M-51.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.

Subject Headings

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Subject

Heading "CUL Archives:"
"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
Catholic Church -- : Charities Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Charities Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Finance Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
New York (N.Y.) -- Commerce Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government -- 1898-1951 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Politicians Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Financial expert, holder of various political appointments in New York City.