Series 2: Newspaper Clippings, approximately 1850-1940
Series
Scope and Contents note
Contains newspaper clippings found in the collection, the bulk of them relating to the attempted annexation of Santo Domingo, Babcock’s Whiskey Ring trial and his death. Also included is a small collection of clippings on singer Jenny Lind, a small collection of clippings on the steamship Pacific, and individual clippings.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1850-1940
Creator
- From the Collection: Babcock, Orville Elias, 1835-1884 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Orville E. Babcock Papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Arrangement note
Arranged alphabetically by the subject of the clippings.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org