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| | Manuscript Collection | Save | | 1 | Title: | William Eleroy Curtis Papers
| | | | Creator: | Curtis, William Eleroy | | | | Dates: | 1877-1912 | | | | Abstract: | William Eleroy Curtis (1850-1911) was a traveling correspondent for two Chicago newspapers, the Inter-Ocean (1873-1886) and the Record Herald (1887-1911). The collection consists of correspondence, copies of manuscript speeches and articles by Curtis and others, and newspaper clippings, dealing primarily with Curtis' activities as director of the Pan American Union (1890-1893), and as chief of the Latin American Department of the World's Columbian Exposition (1893). Includes Curtis' articles on Christopher Columbus and various European and Latin American countries. Correspondents include national political figures and international dignitaries. | | | | Call #: | MS 3276 | | | | Extent: | 1.25 linear feet (3 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Curtis, William Eleroy, 1850-1911 | Columbus, Christopher. | Pan American Union. | World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) | Journalists -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Correspondence. | Travel. | Voyages and travels. | Pan-Americanism. | Latin America -- Description and travel. | Europe -- Description and travel -- 1800-1918.
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