Thomas W. Cridler General Correspondence, 1898-1900
Scope and Contents
Included is in this folder is correspondence of uncertain relevance to the St. Louis World's Fair materials. Cridler has retained a lengthy letter from Colonel William McKay, a long-time Washington DC congressional lobbyist and hotel owner whose involvement in a scandalous relationship with a young woman results in tense dealings with Cridler. There is also a memorandum, marked with a stamp 3rd Assistant Secretary of State, to an unknown recipient, regarding a "potential public scandal" which will make "Rome howl for the both of us."
Dates
- Creation: 1898-1900
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Language of Materials
English
French
German
Spanish; Castilian
Russian
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository