Research Catalog
James Speyer papers
- Title
- James Speyer papers, 1896-1972, bulk (1911-1939).
- Author
- Speyer, James, 1861-1941.
- Supplementary Content
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Mixed material | Permit needed | *ZL-465 | Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328 |
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- Description
- 4 linear feet (5 boxes).
- Summary
- Collection consists of correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, and miscellaneous papers.
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals.
- Additional Formats (note)
- Entire collection available on microfilm;
- Biography (note)
- James Speyer (1861-1941) was an American banker who was actively involved with many social, educational and cultural organizations in New York City.
- Language (note)
- in German.
- Call Number
- MssCol 2845
- OCLC
- NYPW94-A266
- Author
- Speyer, James, 1861-1941.
- Title
- James Speyer papers, 1896-1972, bulk (1911-1939).
- Additional Formats
- Entire collection available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-465
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Access
- Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals.
- Biography
- James Speyer (1861-1941) was an American banker who was actively involved with many social, educational and cultural organizations in New York City. He was one of the founders of the University Settlement Society, the first settlement house in the U.S. He helped to found the Provident Loan Society, the Economic Club of New York, the American Museum of Safety, and the Museum of the City of New York. Among philanthropic and civic activities of Speyer and his wife were the Speyer School at Columbia University, the Ellin Prince Speyer Hospital for Animals (founded by his wife), the United Hospital Fund, the Salvation Army, and the New York World's Fair Finance Committee.
- Language
- Some correspondence in German.
- Connect to:
- Occupation
- Bankers.Philanthropists.
- Added Author
- Speyer, Ellin Prince Lowry, -1921.Aqueduct Guard Citizen's Committee.Ellin Prince Speyer Hospital for Animals.Museum of the City of New York.Speyer School. Columbia University.United Hospital Fund of New York.University Settlement Society.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 2845