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- Creator
- Root, Elihu, 1845-1937
- Call number
- MssCol 2623
- Physical description
- .5 linear feet (3 v.)
- Preferred Citation
- Elihu Root papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Elihu Root (1845-1937) was United States Secretary of War from 1899 to 1904. Collection consists of papers relating to Root's appointment as United States Secretary of War, including telegrams from President William McKinley; and letters and telegrams from prominent political and business figures.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Gift, Root, Mrs. E.W, 1938Using 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