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Guide to the Clarence Lexow Scrapbooks
1881-1930s (bulk 1890s)
MS 3189
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Ferris, Warren, active 1890s |
| Title: |
Clarence Lexow scrapbooks |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1881-1930s (bulk, 1890s) |
| Abstract: |
The collection holds 21 scrapbooks primarily containing newspaper clippings concerning
the political career of Clarence Lexow (1852-1910). Most, and perhaps all, of the
scrapbooks were compiled by Lexow's brother-in-law, William Ferris. Lexow was a New
York State Senator from 1894-1898 and the clippings relate principally to subjects
that Lexow was closely involved with: the Senate Committee's investigation into New
York City police corruption, legislative actions leading to the consolidation of Greater
New York City in 1898, investigations into trusts and restraint of trade, and legislation
on civil service reform.
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| Quantity: |
4 Linear feet in 4 record cartons (21 volumes) |
| Location: |
Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please contact
manuscripts@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 in German. |
| Call Phrase: |
MS 3189 |
