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Guide to the Edwin P. Kilroe Papers
1832-1950 (bulk, 1890s-1948)
MS 3125
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Kilroe, Edwin P. |
| Title: |
Edwin P. Kilroe papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1832-1950 (bulk, 1890s-1948) |
| Abstract: |
The collection holds the papers of Edwin P. Kilroe (1882-1953) representing his academic
career (especially at Columbia University); athletics (especially wrestling at Columbia);
family history and connections to Wayne County, Pennsylvania; involvement with a broad
range of organizations, such as the Catholic Writers Guild, New York City Democratic
Party clubs (i.e., Tammany Hall), historical societies, lawyer bar associations, and
others; cattle breeding at the Kilroe Farm in Tanners Falls, Pennsylvania; and work
in the Office of New York County District Attorney Edward Swann from 1916-24; and
more. There are a small number of documents related to Kilroe's work as an attorney
for Twentieth Century-Fox Films in the 1930s-40s, but with a rich set of scripts,
photographs, posters, and publicity material for four of the studio's films: "Greenwich
Village," "Sweet Rosie O'Grady," "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," and "Wilson."
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| Quantity: |
66 Linear feet in 56 boxes of various sizes |
| Location: |
Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please contact
reference@nyhistory.org prior to your research visit to coordinate access. Keep in
mind that it will take between two (2) and five (5) business days for collections
to arrive, and you should plan your research accordingly.
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| Language: |
The documents in the collection are in English, with a small number of published works
in French.
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| Call Phrase: |
MS 3125 |
