Samuel J. Tilden papers, 1876-1880

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Listed and arranged.

Description

Summary

Letters written to Edward L. Parris from various people including Charles Thompson and Peter B. Olney, regarding Florida political campaign of 1876, legal affairs, and land deals. Letters, documents and pamphlets relating to the national political campaign of 1876. The letters are addressed to Edward L. Parris from various people. Newspaper clippings relating to Samuel J. Tilden and divided into three groups: Tilden 1874, Congressional investigation of 1876 election, and Tilden after 1878.

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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); Samuel J. Tilden 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--Smith, Mrs. William Roy. 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 09/--/89.

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