Stuyvesant Fish papers, 1889-1910

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

Description

Summary

Correspondence and documents. The largest portion of the collection consists of letters received from Edward Henry Harriman dealing with the Illinois Central Railroad, of which Fish was president, and the Railroad Securities Company

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 on-site.

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); Stuyvesant Fish 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.

Alternate Form Available

The collection is also available on microfilm. See MN# 7462-2.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Processed JLW 02/--/86.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Banker and railroad executive.