Guide to the Myron Charles Taylor papers 1973.276
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Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Taylor, Myron Charles, 1874-1959 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Myron Charles Taylor papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: | 1935-1939 |
| Quantity: | 0.04 Linear feet in one folder. |
| Text [Box]: | A0014 |
| Call Phrase: | 1973.276 |
| Sponsor: | This collection was processed and described as part of the project, "Uncovering the Secrets of Brooklyn's 19th Century Past: Creation to Consolidation," funded by the Council on Library and Information Resources, with additional support from The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. |
Biographical Note
After receiving his law degree from Cornell University, Myron Charles Taylor (1874-1959) worked primarily in the corporate law sphere, starting in the textile and banking industries in New York City. He later became Chairman of the United States Steel Corporation. He was also a Vice Chairman of the international Intergovernmental Committee on Political Refugees.
Scope and Contents note
This collection dates from 1935 to 1939 and consists of correspondence and speeches of Myron Charles Taylor, as well as news clippings containing profiles of Taylor. Items relate to Taylor's work as Chairman of the United States Steel Corporation and a Vice Chairman of the Intergovernmental Committee on Political Refugees. Material also relates to Taylor's genealogy, focusing on his relation to members of the Underhill family and his Huguenot ancestry.
Access Points
Subject Names
- Taylor, Myron Charles, 1874-1959
Document Type
- Clippings (information artifacts)
- Correspondence
- Speeches
Subject Organizations
- Intergovernmental Committee on Political Refugees.
- United States Steel Corporation.
Subject Topics
- Genealogy
- Industrialists -- New York (State) -- New York
- Lawyers -- New York (State) -- New York
- Steel industry and trade -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject Places
- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
- New York (N.Y.) |x Commerce
- New York (N.Y.) |x Politics and government
Family Name(s)
- Underhill family
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Myron Charles Taylor papers, 1973.276, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
The source and date of acquisition for this collection are unknown. The collection was formally accessioned in 1973.
Processing Information note
Minimally processed to the collection level.