New York (State)--New York

Abel Wolman papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0105

Abstract

Abel Wolman was an American inventor, scientist, professor and pioneer of modern sanitary engineering. The papers trace Abel Wolman's active career as teacher, consulting engineer and advisor to local, national, and international agencies and include correspondence, documents, and files documenting his various activities from 1901-1989.

Dates: 1901 - 1989

Found in: Special Collections / Abel Wolman papers

Elgin Ralston Lovell Gould papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0085

Scope and Contents The papers consist of 4 series: scrapbooks, lectures, writings and correspondence covering the years 1881-1925. The scrapbooks, the largest series, comprise 10 volumes that span 1899-1915 and contain newspaper clippings, dinner invitations, and articles. The clippings focus primarily on Gould's efforts as an urban Progressive, both in politics and housing reform. Gould was a founding member of the Citizens Union and an active campaigner for Seth Low's fusion candidacy in the mayoral race of...

Dates: 1881-1925

Found in: Special Collections / Elgin Ralston Lovell Gould papers

James D. McCabe papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0080

Abstract

James D. McCabe, Jr. (1842-1883) was a popular writer of more than 30 works including histories, biographies, and plays. The collection consists of letterbooks, unpublished manuscripts, and photographs dating from 1862 to 1881.

Dates: 1862-1881

Found in: Special Collections / James D. McCabe papers

Johns Hopkins University World's Fair collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-0545

Abstract

This artificially-assembled collection consists of materials relating to international World's Fairs and Expositions, including photographs; postcards; written travelogues or personal accounts of the fairs; ephemera, including programs and printed souvenirs; lithographs and engravings; and physical objects. The materials date from the 1830s to the 1960s.

Dates: 1830s-1967

Found in: Special Collections / Johns Hopkins University World's Fair collection

Saul collection of theater programs

Collection

Identifier: MS-0224

Scope and Contents The collection consists of four series, spanning the years from the 1950's through the 1980's. The series are theatrical performances, symphony, opera, and dance. The playbills, programs, and souvenir programs which form the collection reflect the major stage productions of drama, musical comedy, dance, opera, and the symphony for that period. Most of the collection is from American stages but European cities of London, Paris, and Dublin are represented.Over 250 Playbills from New...

Dates: 1951-1989

Found in: Special Collections / Saul collection of theater programs

William Churchill papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0225

Abstract William Churchill, philologist, ethnologist, and writer, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1859. He was appointed United States consul-general to Samoa (1896-1899) where he pursued his interest in philology and ethnology. Churchill also studied African languages and culture but less seriously than those of Polynesia. This collection contains two scrapbooks which Churchill compiled on Africa and the South Pacific, respectively, as well as a written draft of his 1892 book, ...

Dates: 1908-1911

Found in: Special Collections / William Churchill papers

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Abel Wolman papers

Elgin Ralston Lovell Gould papers

James D. McCabe papers

Johns Hopkins University World's Fair collection

Saul collection of theater programs

William Churchill papers

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