Printed Matter re New York City Islands., 01/01/1905-12/31/1908

File — Box: 4, Folder: 22

Identifier: 19979

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains correspondence and papers concerning various aspects of Barnum's life.

Dates

01/01/1905-12/31/1908

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 6 Linear Feet (13 Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

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