Printed Matter re New York City Islands., 01/01/1905-12/31/1908
Series-level Scope and Content Note
This series contains correspondence and papers concerning various aspects of Barnum's life.
Dates
- 01/01/1905-12/31/1908
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 6 Linear Feet (13 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Contains contemporary clippings and short articles collected by Barnumwhile he worked on the Islands. Most pertain to his fundraising efforts fora new chapel.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
RANDALL'S ISLAND, NYC, CLIPPINGS RE (1904-08): Printed Item
BARNUM, FRANCIS A. SJ -MISSION WORK OF (1905-08): Printed Item
WARD'S ISLAND, NYC, CLIPPINGS RE (1905-08): Printed Item
BLACKWELL'S ISLAND, NYC -CLIPPINGS RE (1905-08): Printed Item
Creator
- From the Collection: Jesuits. Maryland Province (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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