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f2157 Jared Treman Newman~ 1855-1937. Papers~ 1803-1953.

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NEWMAN, JARED TREMAN ('75), 1855-1937. Papers, [1803-1937)-1953; 2 vols.,

150 items. Attorney, Ithaca city attorney, 1893-1896, and mayor, 1907-

1908; Cornell University Trustee, 1895-1903, 1907-1933; bank official.

These additional papers of Jared T. Newman and his family [see 1958-1962

Report] include a letter (Port-au-Prince, 1803) from Joseph Lafayette

LePine, the maternal grandfather of Newman's mother, Cornelia Ann Treman

(Mrs. Isaac Harmon Newman), to his mother-in-law, Margaret Kearney, con­

cerning his removal with his motherless children from France to Haiti and

referring to the troubled conditions on the island; three letters and an

accounting in French (Paris, 1843) concerning an indemnity France paid to

LePine's daughter, Newman's grandmother, Anna Marie Louise (LePine)

Paddock Treman (Mrs. Jared Treman), for losses her family suffered during

the slave revolts in Haiti, and reminiscences (4 pp. typescript carbon,

1889) written by Adrian(n)a Leonora Treman King, Newman's aunt, concerning

her mother's life after her grandfather Joseph's disappearance and presumed

death in Haiti. Also, Newman's own correspondence and related papers,

including a letter (1875) from a friend and fraternity brother, Wilmot

Moses Smith ('74), concerning Newman's recent graduation from Cornell and

his plans for the future, draft of a letter (1891) to William Ozmun Wyckoff,

expressing his interest in the Republican nomination for the judgeship of

Tompkins County and assessing his chances of receiving it; a letter (1892)

from Eugene Frayer ('76), written the spring that Charles Kendall Adams'

resigned as President of Cornell University, telling Newman that he was

misquoted by a New York Tribune reporter whose news story gave the impres­

sion that he had compared Adams with Andrew D. White to the detriment of

the latter and giving him his candid opinion of Adams and his administra-

tion; his report as Alumni Trustee (1898) and a copy of a letter (1925)

to Professor Floyd K. Richtmyer, outlining his views on the objectives of

a proposed school of religion at Cornell; an abstract of correspondence

(1922-1936) between Newman and Charles H. Blood concerning the construction

of gas and water lines and other matters relating to the development of

Cayuga Hei(Jhts and the minutes of the organization meeting of the Cayuga

Heights Land Corporation (1928); a memoranda book and business and personal

correspondence; MS. and printed matter concerning his interest in the Ithaca

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Presbyterian Church and in religious affairs in general; and biographical

sketches and related newspaper clippings. Papers of Newman's son, Charles

H. Newman ('13) include his certificate of clerkship in his father's law

office (1913); copies of letters of introduction to Parisians and Americans

in Paris that Professor Othon Guerlac wrote for his use while he was with

ti~e Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, and other correspon­

dence, reports, and memoranda (1917-1925) concerning his service in World

War I and his veterans' claims; letters of condolence and memorial resolu-

tions received on the death of his father (1937); and correspondence with

Gerald C. Williams, Frederick R. Stevens, and others (1938, 1953) concern-

ing biographical sketches of his father. Tompkins County. (2157)

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Newman, Jared Treman, 1855-1937. Papers, 1880-1936.

Attorney, Ithaca city attorney, 1893-1896, and mayor, 1907-1908; Cornell University Trustee, 1895-1903, 1907-1933; bank official. Correspondence, legal documents, reports, accounts, blueprints, maps, clippings, and printed matter dealing primarily with the interest of Mr. Newman and Charles H. Blood in the development of Cayuga Heights, but including Si.'11ilar papers which pertain to Renwick Heights and Bryant Park. Also, letters and related papers concerning his law practice· banking institu­tions in Ithaca and elsewhere; investments in gas and electric, oil, street railway, and other securities; real est:1.te in South Dakota, Illi­nois, and Florida; other business concerns; the expansion and promotion of the New York State Barge C1nal System; the affairs of Cascadilla School; alumni activities of the Class of '75, the Cornell University Christian As.sociation and Cornell United Religious Work, his appointment as special lecturer in the Law 3chool (1897-1898), and his terms of service as a Trustee; and his support of the Ithaca Presbyterian Church; also, one scrapbook and corre.spondence with family and friends. Tompkins County. 16 ft. Unpublished guides on file.

Main entry:

Newman, Jared Treman, 1855-1937· Papers. 1880-1936.

Added entries:

See page 2.

Cross references to main entry:

Blood, Charles Hazen. 1866-1938 Board of Trustees(Cornell University) Cascadilla School Class of 1875 (Cornell University) Cornell University Christian

Association Cornell United Religious Work Law School (Cornell University) N.Y.S. Barge Canal Bryant Park (development of) Cayuga Heights (development of) Florida (real estate) Illinois (real estate) Ithaca (Tompkins County) Renwick Heights (development of) South Dakota (real estate) Banks and banking Churches (Presbyterian) Investments (real estate) Investments (public utilities) Public utilities Street railways

.. Newin~, Jared Treman, 1855-1937· Papers, 1880-1936

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A<ded entries:

Burr, George Lincoln, 1857-1938 Corson, Hiram, 1828-1911 Edison, Mina Miller Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931 Elmhirst, Leonard Knight, 1893-Farrand, Livingston, 1867-1939 Fosdick, Harry Emerson, 1878-Gannett, Frank Ernest, 1876-1957 Jordan, David Starr, 1851-1931 Levy, Juliette Lowman, Seymour, 1868-1940 Mann, Albert Russell, 1880-1947 Miller, Nathan L , 1868-Newman, Charles Hardy, 1891-1963 Robinson, James Richards, 1885-1953 Rumball, Catherine Schmidt, Nathaniel, 1862-1939 Schurman, Jacob Gould, 1854-1942 Smith, Alfred Emanuel, 1873-1944 Stewart, Edwin Crowell, 1864-1921 Thilly, Frank, 1865-1934 Treman, Robert Henry, 1858-1937 1-Jhite, Andrew Dickson, 1832-1918 , Yap, Mung Yee (Cornell, '29), 1907-\4illiams Family (Ithaca, New York) Accounts (real estate) Religion (Biblical interpretation) Religion (faith healing)

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Cross references to added entries:

Education (religious)

N.Y.S. Supreme Court (judgeships)

Election of 1928 Diederichs, Herman, 1874-1937

Chinese students (Cornell University)

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N.B: As of 1964, these papers were arranged in chronologjcal order.

JARED T. NEWMAN, 1855-1937. PAPERS, 1880-19)6. Alphabetical list of correspondents (and, in certain cases, subjects); compiled by L. Wodehouse, _Summer .J..2QJ, as he was arranging the papers:

Allen, Effie A.

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Hortgages, J. T. Newman and wife to Effie A. Allen. Newman was advisor to Effie A. Allen on several other mortgages which she held. Most of the land is situated at Cayuga Heights. July 1930-January 1937. (Ji pcs.)

Barucs, notes re Financial difficulties with Tompkins National Trust Co. and First National B2nk, 1934-5.

Beatie, Dr. (Presbyterian house), 1922

Bechtel, Hrs. Mabel F., 1928

Berger, Sidney J., 1928

Bills, inactive Nainly landscape gardening and automobile repairs and gas, Sept. 1932, ADril 1937. (60 pcs.)

Bishop, Morris and Alison Kingsbury, 1929

Blood, Charles II. Throught,the 1922-contracts and agreements re Cayuga Heights.

Boyd, A., 1922

Bonbright & Co., 1927-1936

Browne, Professor A.

Bryan, Winnifred Mortgages, Aug. 14-0ct. 9, 1936. (5 pcs.)

Burdlck, Charles K., Dean of Cornell Law School, 1934 Regarding persons being witnesses against themselves.

Burr, Professor George Lincoln, on Morse Hall, 1925-26 Burtt, Prof; E. A. 1933 Burr, Professor George Lincoln, Jan. 20, 28, 1927, on inscription (for Willard

Straight Hall?) . Bus Service (Cayuga Heights), 1929, 1930, 1934, 1935 Burr, Professor George Lincoln, Dec. 20, 1905 Mnd June 24, 1893.

Becker, Carl, July 23, 1920

B Hiscellaneous Jennie 3riggs Catherine Brooks Charles A. Blood

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C Canals, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921

Cascadilla School Correspondence Mainly 1907, JTN was a trustee

Cayuga Heights Village Various ownerships and developments, 1920, 1937

Chase, Miss Helen D., 1921

Churches, mortgages to

Coffin, Foster M., Alumni Rep., 1921

Community Farm by John Halifax Hon. Gale H. Stalker, June 13, 1932; July 18, 1932 Religion (2), June 30

Compensation (Workmen's) Mainly employed on work at Cayuga Heights, 1936-7

Comstock, Marc W.

Cornell University Religious Work, 1923, 28, 29, 33, 35, 36

Corson, Hiram (prior to 1911) !~CG> l'Htl

Crandall, Carl Engineer, Ithaca -- development of Cayuga Heights Village

Crandall, Carl Surveys and maps, etc., 1917, 1920, 1935

Creighton, Professor J.E., 1922

D Davenport, Professor H. A.

Davis, lease, Collin's Farm, 1935-7

Davis, E. Gorton, Professor Landscape Architecture, Mr. Vivian

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Mr. Livermore, 1920 Mr. Davenport

Dean, W. H.

Deeds Containing 1935 bank statement and 1917 Remington Salt Co. !fortgage

DeGarmo, Dr. Charles (Cornell Emeritus Professor of the Science & Art of Education) NOTE: DeGarmo resigned in late 1913, effective after the 1914 Summer Session.

De Vane (See AlUJJ1.ni I,Je,-s, XVI, 12, p. 143, Dec. 18, 1913.)

Diederichs, Professor H., Head of Sibley School of Mechanical Engineering, 1920-23

Donohue, P.H.

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Dorn, Eugene, 1922

Dorsey, J. F., 1923

Dresser & Escher, stockbrokers, 1935-6

Driscoll mortgage, Cayuga Heights, 1936

Driscoll, P. (Driscoll Bros.), 1911-1922

Dudley, W.R. (Leyland 3tanford Jr. College), 1893

Durham, Charles Love, 1929

Dwight, John W., Sept. 17, 1906; Aug. 11, 1908

D }liscellaneous Davenport Estate

Edwards, R.H. (CUR~), 1931

Emery, Charles, 1935

Essed, Galib Bey, Constantinople, Turkey, 1923

Estabrook & Co., stockbrokers, 1927-8

Estero Correspondence, 1928-9

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F Fahey, Hrs. Mary o., 1934

Farrand, Livingston Letters of following dates: April 18, 19, 1928; Jan. 31, Feb. 5, Anril 22, 23, 1930; June 16, 17, 1931; Hay 23, 1932

Fernow, 1923

Financial World, The, 1936

First Baptist Church, 1936

First Methodist Church, 1936

First National Bank of Fort Myers, Florida, 1930-31

First National Bank of Groton, 1931, 32, 34, 35 Examined by the banks during the depression

First National Bank of Ithaca, 1934-35 First Trust & Deposit Co., Syracuse, N.Y., 1926 Fisher, Professor W., 1921

Fisher, John C., 1932

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Fitch, Dr. Ralph R., 1923

Fitchen, Rev. j. F., 1934

F1.ack, Harold, 1924, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34

F1.asch, Charles E., .1931

F1.orida (Fort Myers)

Forest City Plumbing Co., 1924

Fort Myers Security Corporation, 1928-29

Free Methodist Church, 1936

Freeman, Professor and Mrs. Frank S.

Freer, Lewis B., 1924

Freer, Lewis B., 1933, 36

French, H., March JO, 1935 on F.D.R.

Frost, Dr. James N., 1929

Fulkerson, W. J., 1924

Fuller, Forris [Ferris?] D.

Fundis, Bertha, 1936

Furman, Miss L., 1926

Gaehr, David, 1922, 23

Gaehr [Goehr?] Theophilus J., 1923

Gage, Simon H., Professor Emeritus of Histology and Embryology

Gannett, Frank Ernest, 1929, 35

Garvan, Mr. and Mrs. Francis P., 1929

Gates, Rebecca

Geer, W. C., 1930, 31

George, Professors. G., 1928

George, William R. ,

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Testirn.onial Banquet; speeches by AJJW and JTN (Pamphlet, February 8, 1903).

George Junior Republica~ Association, Inc., The, 1923, 27

Gibbs, 1·'.J-. and Hrs. George W., 1924

Gilbert, F. D., 1928

Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs., 1923, 24, 26, 27

Gillette, Edwin, 1924

Gillette, Mr. and Mrs. Paul, 1935

Gilman, Professor H. L., 1926

Glen Bros. Inc., 1925

Goodrich, George, 1933

Goodyear, J. J., 1924

Graff Bros., 1928

Grant, Mrs. Ella Barnard, 1925

Grantham, Mr. and Mrs. G. E., 1931

Gray, Hrs. Harvey, 1928

Gray, Hrs. Mary A., 1927, 28

Guaranty Co. of N.Y., 1928

Guise, Professor Cedric H.

Guise, Professor Cedric H., (Instructor in Forestry), 1921

Gustafson, Professor A. F., (Agrono~y), 1934

H Hall, Mrs. Ethel, 1931

Halbert, Thomas E., 1931

Ham, Mrs. Mary [?] Holman, 1931

Ham.mond, Yirs. Ivan, 1936

Hardin, Vir. and Mrs. William B., 1931

Haring, Clayton, 1933

Harvey, Mrs. Bertha L. B., 1933

Hawkins, Judge N.

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JTN's correspondence with Judge Hawkins of California. Newspaper clipping of 80th birthday celebrations. (Albany Law School, 1879).

Hawkins & Hawkins, 1935, 36

F..ayden, Stone & Co., 1930-32

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Heckman, Mildred, 1928

Heinecke, Professor A. J., 1930

Hemphill, Hoyes & Co., 1929, JO, 31

Hickey, Joseph, 1931

Hildebrand, Professor E. M., 1933, 35

Hine, James, 1929

Hinkley, Henry, 1926, 27, 33, 35

Hobbie, Dr. J. Albert, 1919

Hoffman Nurseries, 1923, 24, 25, 26, 27

Holden, Cara B., 1928, 34, 35, 36

Hollister, Professor Soloman C., (Civil Engineering Director), 1935

Hook, J. W., 1922

Howell, Sidney L., 1921

Howerton, Dr. James R., 1921

Howes, Mr. and Hrs. Franklin J., 1931, 32

Hubbards, 1936

Hulbert, E. H., 1923

Hull, Dr. Charles H., 1929

Hunt, Dr. J. H., 1935

Hurlbutt, A. G., 1923, 29

Huron College, 1927

Hutchinson, Dick, 1925

Hutchinson, T., 1933

H Hiscellaneous ,, ..l"'l. A • !l:arvey, 1937, 39 3. Hatley, 1937 c. Holden, 1936

B. Howe (caption, n.d.)

I Investments: stocks and shares, 1935-6

J D:wid Starr ~nd DST (autobiography), March 24, 29, 1923

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Jordan, David Starr, May 17, 1901; February 29, 1928; July 29, 1930

K Kimball, Dexter S., 1935

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K Miscellaneous Kessel, Marcel Kline, Bertha Klinewoods Road Kresge, Luther Kruse, Paul K. Kubler Kubler, E. A., 1932-34

Mann, Albert R. ~ c.u.c.A., 1919, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

Massey, L. M., 1934-7

Mung, Yee Yap, of Shanghai, (27-29 Agr. A.B., c.u.), 1929 ~ Cornell in China

Newman, Jared Treman Resignation, Cornell University, 1932; letters to and from trustees and replies.

Newman, Jared Treman ~ pamphlet he wrote and attempts he made to get it published; correspondence about this and other matters with Dr. John A. Mcintosh, one time the minister of First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca (?).

Newman, Henry o. (son), mainly undated

Newman, Margaret (daughter), 1925-30

Nichols, Edward L. (Class of '75), 1929

Nichols, Edward L. (Professor of Physics)

Paine, Dr. E. T., 1922

Panhandle Producing & Refining Co., 1932 Papish, Professor J., 1936 Porter, Professor J. P. (Lart1cape Architecture), 1922

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Pound, Cuthbert W., 1917

Presbyterian Church: attempts to get minister for 1st Presbyterian Church, 1912-20 Allbright, ~anley , 1919 Durham, Professor c. L. Felton, Professor R. , 1927 Harrri.on, Charles S. Lovejoy, Miss Hildred, re death of Rev. Ross, 1919

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Presbyterian Church (cont.) Nothup, Clark S. Reed, H. L., 1920 Thilly, Professor Frank, 1923 Willia~s, Professor Henry Shaler, 1912 Ross, Rev. John w., 1919 (proposed minister, 1st Pres. Church)

Presbyterian Church Com..~ittees

Preston, E. s., 1922

Prichard, William, 1920

Prohibition Data

Pullman Company, 1922

Quarles, Professor James T., (Department of Music), 1921

Raleigh, Professor Thus (?) G. J., 1936

Randolph, L. , (College of Agriculture), 1926, 27, 28, 34

Raymond, A. A.

Reals, Professor W. H., 1922

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Recknagel, Professor A. B., (College of Forestry), 1918 & perhaps other years

Reunion of the Class of '75, 1925, 1930

Reynolds, M. M., 1919

Rice, Professor James E., 1922

Richards, Harry E., 1935-6

Richtmyer, Professor F. K., 1919, 20

Rinck, Carl, 1921

Robertson, Mrs. A. , 1933-4

Robinson~ Carpenter, 1921

Rogers, James T., attorney and counselor-at-law, Binghamton, New York Expresses sympathy on JTN's becoming Justice of the SupremeCourt, September 28, 1923.

Rohrer, J. L., 1921, 22

Romell, Lars Gunnar Appointed Lathrop Pack Research Project in "Forestry Soils," 1927

Root, l{rs. Alice, 1919, 20, 21

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Ross, John W.

Ross, Rev. John W., 1919

Rothschild, Jacob, 1927

Rumball, llfrs. Catherine, 1922 & perhaps other years

Rumsey, C. J. & Co., 1921

Russell, George H.

Russell, J. E. Special Corrm1issioner of the University of the State of New York for the Inspection of Schools in Europe, September 29, November 11, 1894.

Sackett, Col. Henry July JO, 1923; May 15, 1924 (JTN becomes Son of American Revolution); January 15, 1927 (refers to Henry W. Sackett's gift to Cornell for the gorges); undated sheet of Treman genealogy from which JTN is descended).

Sailor, R. W., (Editor in Chief, Alumni News)

St. John, Henry A.

Sampson, Professor ¥iartin W.

Sand & Gravel Bank

Sanderson, Professor E. Dwight, Department of Rural Social Organization, 1922

Savage, Professor Elmer Seth, 1922

Savage, Professor Elmer Seth, 1934, 36

Savings Banks Correspondence includes Senate Bills relating to 1921-2.

Sawdon, Professor W. M., 1922

Schmidt, Nathaniel, Professor Semitic Languages and Literatures, 1922 [?]

Schurman, Dr. Jacob Gould Letter and telegram, October 15, 1920

Schurman, Dr. Jacob Gould Letters dated as follows: 'lfov. 12, 1898; June 12, 1901; 'Feb. 1, 1903;

, April 2, 1903; Jan. 30, 1907; Hay 1, 1916.

Schutt, Robert, 1920

Scofield, H. H., 1921

Scott, s. G.

Scott, William 3., 1936

Sebring, C. o., 1922

Selleck, M. E.

Sharpe, Professor F. R.

Sheldon, E. E., 1919, 21

Sheldon, Miss Pearl, 1934-7

Sherman, Miss Belle

Sims, George R., 1936

Sincebaugh, F., 1922

Sladich [kr], John, 1919

Smith, Claude, 1919

Smith, H. G., 1922

Smith, Hon. Louis P., Mayor of Ithaca, 1922 Correspondence on Renwick Heights Village.

Smith, William Hazlitt, 1920

Snyder, Raymond, 1922

Speato, Tony

Spencer Heating Co., 1918

Spring, Professor Samuel N., 1921

Stagg, Professor C. T., 1919

Starkins, Franklin, 1920

Steadman, C.

Sterrett, Josephine Q., 1919, 21, 22

Stevens, Benjamin, 1922

Stewart, Hon. Edwin C.

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Correspondence with H. Diederichs, July 15, 1920; proposed park with amusements, January 27, 1921 (nominated for mayoralty of Ithaca by JTN, July 10, 1919).

Stockley, M. L., 1920 cement pipes

Streit, P. L., 1920

Sullivan, Frank, 1920, 21, 22

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Sullivan, James, 1922

Swartwood, C. J., 1919

Symonds, Arthur A., 1920

Synod Committee on Education, N.Y., 1921

Tanner, Professor John H. ("Uncle John"), Mathematics Department, 1918, 19, 22, 33, 37

Tarbell, Georges., 1919, 21, 22

Taylor, Charles Leigh, 1921

Templeton, Richard H., 1919

Terpening, Charles, 1920, 21

Terwilliger, Charles, 1921

Texas Company, The, (Fort Hyers, Florida), 1935-6

Thayer, Wallace, 1919

(Th illy, Frank (and his book on ethics) (.'. -)

Thomas, B. D., 1920

Thompson, Clara M., 1922, (JTN's aunt)

Thompson, Professor H. C., 1920

Thorne, Henry Calder, Ithaca architect, 1924

Tompkins County Trust Company (then called Tompkins County National B:=mk), 1919, 20

Travis, Hon. Eugene 11., 1919

Tree, Thomas, 1921

Treman, Hiss A. Louisa, 1934, 37

,p,<.Treman, Robert H. '- Confidential letter, August 20, 1920, JTN to RHT, on president for C.U.; sale of

land for cemetery, 1921; as president of Tompkins County Trust Co., 1923-25.

Troy, V1rs. W. J., 1920

Tuthill, Theodore R., 1919

Tym, Charles F., 1919

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V Vail, Rev. Alfred T., 1920-21 C. U. Class of '80; wants to become a member of Board of Censors of movies; asks JTN to write Gov. Miller, April 15, 1921; JTN writes, April 19, 1921.

Van Ostrand, 1937

W Waite, Mrs. Hannah, 1921

Washington Securities Co.

Webb, Hrs. Herbert J., 1936

West & wbeeler, I1essrs., Seattle, Washington, 1936

Westerveldt, J. C., architect, 1919 on C.U. fraternity system

1'.1hite, .Andrew Dickson (Berlin) · . . ~: 1 (1 .) Letters dated as follows: Oct. 12, 1898; Nov. 9, 1907; Feb. 5, 1915; April 5, 1915; May 1, 1916; March 20, 1918 (with two copies).

wbite, J. DuPratt

White Park Sale Allan, Mary Hutchinson, c. B. Ogden, H. N. Slanson, Kinsley Webster, C.H.

Willcox, Professor Walter Francis, 1919, 20, 21, 22

Wilder, M. L., 1932

Williams, Miss Augusta H.

Williams, Missess A.H., E. S. & c. E.

Williams, Hiss Charlotte, 1921

, F. M., State Engineer, 1920

Williams, Hrs. H. S., (sister of JTN), 1919, 20

Williams, R. B., Jr., (nephew of JTN)

Williams, Roger H., (nenhew of JTN), 1918, 19, 20, 21, 22 namely matters of banking

Williams, W. B., C.U.C.A., 1922

Wilson, L. P., (Professor from C.) University Law School, 1921)

Wilson, S. Bruce JTN Trustee of Y.M.C.A., 1920; matters concerning Y.M.C.A., 1921;

Also March 10, 1911 and a second letter from 1916

10-12-98 letter discusses freedom of expression of the faculty

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Winans, J. A., Department of Public Speaking, 1920

Wood, Niss Mary A., 1921

Wood, R. D.

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June 24, character reference for a Mr. Weatherly who is applying

2. December 20, 1905 - of School (a copy of this list is filed in papers under August , )

J. May 19, - Asks Newman to look over a draft of the Resolution. January 5, 1926 - Gives permission to quote part of one of his letters in a letter to President

5. January 17, 1926 - Thanks him for a copy of the letter sent to 6. January 20, 1927 - Suggestions for the inscription to be placed on a

memorial stone bench. January 28, 1927 - Comments on the above inscription.

8. January 29, 1927 - Further comments on the inscription.

Hiram, 1828-1911, February 19, 1906 - "I enclose check for $25 and thank you very much for making the charge for your professional services so moderate." ( typed copy)

, Livingston, 1867-1939, 1. November , 1921 - Encourages support of 1921 Tuberculosis

Association 2. April 21, 1924 - a landscape architect. J. April 8, 1926 - Considers as pro-

fessor of law at February 28, 1927 - Discusses problems of C.U.C.A.

5. April 1, 1927 - Concerning appointment and of ·-~·~·· Nevins as professor of American History. December 3, 1927 - Proposes Dr. Rom.mell for the forestry chair. (second page mimeographed, first page missing) April 18, 1928 - A luncheon invitation.

8. November 8, 1928 - A luncheon invitation - in honor of the N.Y.S. Board of January 29, 1929 an to a luncheon for Governor Roosevelt February 5, 1930 - an invitation to a !uncheon for Governor and Mrs. Roosevelt

11. April 11, 1930 - The qualifications and backgrounds of the following men proposed for positions on the Cornell faculty: otto Kinkeldey, Arthur Whitaker, Carl Stephenson, and A.G. Widgery.

12. April 22, 1930 - COPY of a letter TO Farrand by Newman listing sug­gestions for administrative regulations for fraternities.

13. April 23, 1930 - Farrand thanks Newman for his suggestions on the fraternity issue.

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people as possible additions Burtt, Eugene Opie, Dr. Herbert S.

s. Amsden, Dr. William S. Ladd. as a possible Sage Chapel

June 16, 1931 - COPY of a letter FROM Newman the latter his Commencement address and for

TO Farrand. ability to control

the Board of June 17, 1931 -May 23, 1932 - Feels for the Board of Trustees.

above letter. be an candidate

May JO, 1932 - Regrets Newman's decision to as a Trustee.

Baptist Church of Ithaca June 8, 1936 - Letter from Henry asking why Newman hadn't paid up June 25, 1936 - COPY of a letter unable to pay the note in full.

legal counsel to the church, a note held the FROM Newman who explains he is

December 11, 1936 - Letter TO Newman FROM Henry Shirey requesting the dimensions of a piece of land put up as collateral for the note of Newman's by the

v.::>,..1..1.1..,r.., Harry Emerson,1878-

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December 20, 1922 - A formal censure by the Forum of the Presbyterian Church of condemning the actions of the of Philadelphia in to bar Harry Emerson Fosdick February 3, 1926 - COPY of a letter TO Fosdick FRCM Newman who asks his opinion as to the need for a non-sectarian school of religious education attached to a large university.

February 5, 1926 - Fosdick COI!lments on the idea of a non-denominational religious school. Mentions one at the University of Michigan.

, N. A. J, 1929 - He recounts his life history in general since his

graduation from School with Newman; mainly concerns out-standing legal cases he handled.

JO, 1935 - Describes a trip he took through Sequoia and Grand National Parks. September 23, 1935 - Ne..man to keep in touch. Mentions trip to Lake Tahoe. November 7, 1935 - Reminiscenses about illnesses, trips speaks of future plans to come Fast. February 27, 1936 - Discusses California poppies, wife's illness. April 8, 1936 - Tells how to plant the and mentions the death of an old friend. July 6, 1936 - Glad his are growing. General COf!Wlents on California flowers.

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David Starr, 1851-1931. March 9, 1920 - Proposes three men, and James Parker Hall as possible presidents of

2. March 22, 1920 - Comments on the general character J. March 24, 1923 - COPY of a letter sent TO him FROM

on Jordan's March 29, 1923 - him for his his book.

5. February 29, 1928 - A ities at Stanfo:r& his , and graduates.

, Dexter A., 1865-1952. 1. 20, 1918 - acting President of he informs of

of the administrative committee of the Board of Trustees invites him to attend.

, Albert Bernard,188)-1. January JO, 1918 - Regrets his delay in making a payment for a

in Cayuga Heights. 2. 8, 1918 - on the bottom of a note sent him by

Apologizes for his check having bounced. Cites lateness of salary deposit as reason.

3. December 24, 1918 - Concerning arrangements for final payment on land at Cayuga Heights.

1919 - Regarding final of the Cayuga Heights lot. 5. 1919 - Concerning the deed to Cayuga Heights 6. August 22, 1923 - Discusses the replacement of some red trees

that had been 7. January 19, 1927 - Thanks Newman for a donation to the C.U.C.A. 8. February 1935 - Thanks a donation to the C.U.C.A.

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, Catherine August 8, 1919 moves in. August , 1919 house.

- Confirms the arrangements Newman had made for the

1923 - Thanks him for helping her to finance home.

1854-1942. 1898 - Comments on

1901 - Tells Newman and that they will discuss Mr. to Cornell for a Physics Department if the through contributions. February 1, 1903 - Discusses a Chair. Mentions the character a professor.

of Newman's Alumni Report. a Board of Trustees :meeting s offer to donate ,000 same amount can be raised

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April 2, 190) - Accepts Newman's tentative resignation for the Cornell Board of Trustees.

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Robert Henry, 1858-1937. May 15, 1901 - Letter School and church workers.

2. April 6, 1916 - letter while he was Mentions the death of some

J. May 31, 1916 - Congratulates Newman the head of the Men's Organization of the December 16, 1918 - comments on stocks and bonds. Mentions movies, illegal sale of , ways of Cornell's

5. December 18, 1918 - Asks to speak to about her Tompkins Stock.

6. December JO, 1918 - Hopes that will discuss problems him freely.

April 1, 1919 - On the selection of a new pastor for s 8. 16, 1919 - of a meeting with

April 17, 1919 - Mentions different people he has consulted about Mr. Howard.

26, 1919 - Concerning the advisibility of certain financial ments. Also on the considered payment of 4%interest at the Ithaca Savings Bank.

11. May 29, 1919 - Discussion of the Reverend John W. Ross. 12. July 1, 1919 - On using a com~ittee by the bank to decide its interest

rate. 13. September 24, 1919 - on proposed resolution in

of Dr. Y.tacintosh. June 11, 1920 - Asks advice as how to have a water main and where to

15. August 20, 1920 - Carbon Copy of letter TO from Jared Treman Newman commenting on Frank 's book on ethics and Newman's estimate of Thilly. November 23, 1920 - Hopes Newman is feeling and wishes a happy Thanksgiving. December 20, 1920 - Hopes New.man can be visited soon and that he is feeling better.

18. May 2, 1921 - Congratulates him for having donated a piece of land. 19. 27,1922 - He appreciates the interest Newman is taking in the

construction of certain roads in Ithaca. 20. Spetember 6, 1922 - He will write a long letter shortly. 21. January 1923 - him for an abstract of title for the

Orman Farm which ) owns. 22. January 19, 1924 - Concerning the development of the Stewart Park

Boulevard area in Ithaca. 2J. July 6, 1925 - Comments on the of the Session of the

Presbyterian Church. 24. January 16, 1926 - Concerning some new to be built on the

Cornell Campus. 25. August 18, 1926 - Is enjoying his to England.

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M:r. Edwards for his work as a Pastor. March JO, 1927 - between C.U.C.A. and

16, interest increase on accounts.

15, 1928 - he feels a new member of the Board of the bank should January JO, 1930 - General attitude as a trustee of a is prescribed. October 20, 1930 - Thanks Newman for his note of on death of his brother, Charles Treman. May 5, 1931 - General comments on the organization of the church elders and committees. August 20, - Has returned from England. Comments on the necessity of papers being correct for the bank examiners.

11, 1932 - Asks Newman for a financial statement to be attached to his bank loans for records. November 23, 1932 - Asks where Hasbrouck Memorial is to be placed and gives some suggestions for inscription. ¥iay 15, 1934 - Asks Newman to visit bank to discuss May 22, 1934 - Asks for a letter of statement as to

of his Florida and properties recnrds.

one the for

him for the he sent. July 12, 1934 - The strictness of examiners.

con-the bank's

November 7, 1934 - Requests information about Florida investments for bank records.

29, 1935 - Requests information about Cayuga Heights investments bank records.

1, 1935 - Thanks him 1935 - Hopes they can

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the information he requested. out problems concerning

, 1898 - Thanks hi.."11 as Trustee. Comments on the general atmosphere of schools in Germany and at Cornell. Is upset over the building of a brick on the upper campus -feels that doesn't complement the other buildings as it should. November 9, 1907 - Thanks him for a letter he sent. February 15, 1915 - Mentions a meeting Mr. Whitehair, the selection of hymns, and student loyalty to their own church affiliations. April 5, 1915 - Comments on a previous letter of Newman's concerning future goals and ideals for Cornell University. (typed copy) January 17, 1915 - Refers to a possibility of naming a section of land of Newman• s home after 'White.

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