Elizabeth R. McRae New letter
Collection — Folder: S1011
Identifier: S1011
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a letter and envelope sent to Elizabeth R. (McRae) New (Mrs. John C. New) from the Indianapolis Firemen's Benefit Association and dated February 19, 1885. The letter is a thank-you for her "kind remembrance" and "bounteous repast" she supplied to the firemen.
Dates
- 1885/02/19
Creator
- Indianapolis Firemen's Benefit Association (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Elizabeth R. (McRae) New was the second wife of John C. New, Treasurer of the United States (1875-1876) under President Grant and U.S. Consul General, London, England, (1889-1893) and the mother of Senator Harry S. New. New was born in Louisiana on February 4, 1845 and died in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 19, 1935.
Source:
"Harry S. New's Mother Dies: Was Widow of Treasurer of U.S. and Consul at London." Indianapolis Star, February 20, 1935.
Source:
"Harry S. New's Mother Dies: Was Widow of Treasurer of U.S. and Consul at London." Indianapolis Star, February 20, 1935.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy's estate.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2016/06/10 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2016/06/10 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid revised 2021/10/20 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- Indianapolis Firemen's Benefit Association (Organization)
- Title
- Elizabeth R. McRae New letter
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
