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Thomas W. Cridler General Correspondence, 1898-1900

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSN/MN 0510-2

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

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