Research Catalog

Title

James B. Butler papers, 1880-1884.

Author

Butler, James B., -1927.

Supplementary Content

Finding Aid

Details

Additional Authors

Folger, Charles J. (Charles James), 1818-1884.

Description

2 linear feet (5 boxes).

Summary

Collection contains correspondence, reports, clippings, and campaign materials.

Subject

• Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886
• Butler, James B., -1927
• Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
• United States. Department of the Treasury > Officials and employees
• Republican Party (N.Y.)
• Civil service reform > United States
• Elections > United States
• Elections > New York (State)
• Patronage, Political > United States
• New York (State) > Politics and government > 1865-1950
• United States > Politics and government > 1881-1885

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Source (note)

• Butler, James B. - Estate (via Henry A. Forster)

Biography (note)

• James B. Butler (d. 1927) was an American lawyer and government official.

Processing Action (note)

• Surveyed
• Cataloging updated

Call Number

MssCol 443

OCLC

NYPW89-A382

Author

Butler, James B., -1927.

Title

James B. Butler papers, 1880-1884.

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

James B. Butler (d. 1927) was an American lawyer and government official. He served as chief of the Appointment Division of the Treasury Department from 1881 to 1884, working under Treasury Secretary Charles J. Folger. Butler was campaign manager for Folger's 1882 New York gubernatorial race and for Chester A. Arthur's 1884 presidential campaign.

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Occupation

Public officers.

Politicians.

Added Author

Folger, Charles J. (Charles James), 1818-1884.

LCCN

ms 72001027

Research Call Number

MssCol 443