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Thomas W. Cridler International Correspondence, Morocco, 1902 May-August

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 203
Identifier: MSN/MN 0510-203

Scope and Contents

Included in the folder is correspondence with James W.S. Langerman, Vice Consul-General of Morocco. Langerman went to great lengths to ensure the participation of Morocco at the Fair. The letters and newspaper clippings chronicle Langerman's 12-day journey to Fez to hand deliver a personal invitation from President Roosevelt to participate in the Fair, as well as a gift of four silver plates. Cridler and Langerman's correspondence also hints at their combined personal business dealings in Africa. The folder includes Langerman's 9-page "scheme," which was sent to Cridler regarding the exportation of black Americans to work in the rubber plantations of the Belgian Congo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1902 May-August

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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