Scope and arrangement
The August Belmont papers are arranged in six series:
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- Creator
- Belmont, August, 1853-1924
- Call number
- MssCol 256
- Physical description
- 1.8 linear feet (7 boxes)
- Preferred Citation
- August Belmont papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Portions of this collection have been digitized and are available online.
August Belmont (1853-1924) was an American banker. Collection consists of correspondence regarding the National Civic Federation, 1911-1922; Interborough Rapid Transit Company of New York, 1904-1925; and other organizations. Also, press clippings, pamphlets and other printed matter with information concerning racing, horses, hounds, and hunts, ca. 1880-1938.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Gift, Belmont, Mrs. August, 1971Using the collection
Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328