- Additional Authors
- Description
- 22 linear feet (54 boxes, 1 v., 1 package).
- Summary
- The bulk of the collection contains correspondence, scrapbooks, notes, organizational papers and photographs documenting Baldwin's and McDowell's involvement in numerous patriotic organizations and initiatives.
- Alternative Title
- Library Americana collection.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Photoprints.
- Note
- Formerly known as Library Americana Collection.
- Access (note)
- Source (note)
- Baldwin, Henry; McDowell, William Osborne
- Biography (note)
- Henry Baldwin (1832-1905) was a businessman in New York City and New Haven, Connecticut. He was elected to the position of "Custodian of American History" of the National Council of Patriotic Organizations and was charged with creating a "Library Americana". The library's mission was to collect and verify facts relating to American history and genealogy.
- William Osborne McDowell (1848-1927) was a businessman in Newark, New Jersey. His interest in patriotic causes led him to create and raise funds for various committees, campaigns and symbolic initiatives. He involved Baldwin in many of these organizations and became a trustee of the Library Americana.
- Processing Action (note)
- Call Number
- MssCol 187
- OCLC
- NYPW92-A174
- Title
Baldwin-McDowell papers, 1862-1917, bulk (1889-1912).
- Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Biography
Henry Baldwin (1832-1905) was a businessman in New York City and New Haven, Connecticut. He was elected to the position of "Custodian of American History" of the National Council of Patriotic Organizations and was charged with creating a "Library Americana". The library's mission was to collect and verify facts relating to American history and genealogy.
William Osborne McDowell (1848-1927) was a businessman in Newark, New Jersey. His interest in patriotic causes led him to create and raise funds for various committees, campaigns and symbolic initiatives. He involved Baldwin in many of these organizations and became a trustee of the Library Americana.
- Finding Aids
Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
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- Added Author
McDowell, William Osborne, 1848-1927.
Baldwin, Henry, 1832-1905.
Allen, Ethan, 1832-1911.
Library Americana.
Cuban American League.
Pan-Republic Congress.
Columbian Liberty Bell Committee.
Order of United Americans.
Sons of the American Revolution.
Sons of Veterans, U.S.A.
- Added Title
Library Americana collection.
- LCCN
ms 69000812
- Research Call Number
MssCol 187