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Creator
Del Mar, Walter, 1862-1944
Call number
MssCol 761
Physical description
2.7 linear feet (6 boxes and 4 v.)
Language
Materials in English
Preferred Citation

Walter Del Mar papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library

Repository
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Access to materials
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Walter Del Mar (1862-1944) was a banker, broker, journalist, and author. After establishing a banking firm in London which represented American interests, he returned to the United States in 1914 and wrote books on his extensive travels. Collection contains correspondence, memoranda, business agreements, writings, and photograph albums compiled by Del Mar. General correspondence, 1900-1944, consists mainly of letters from The New York Public Library regarding Del Mar's gifts and requests. Business papers, 1882-1901, include correspondence, memoranda, agreements relating to his company and various other business interests; and papers, 1896-1901, concerning color photography and multi-color printing. Writings series contains notes, diaries, address books, and typescripts including annotated version of Around the World Through Japan (1903). Also, photographs of Del Mar's travels.

Biographical/historical information

Walter Del Mar (1862-1944), banker, broker, journalist and author was born in New York City on May 28, 1862. He is the son of Alexander Del Mar an engineer and author. During the early Nineties, Del Mar was a financial correspondent in London. Soon afterwards, he established his own banking firm, which became a London representative for important American interests. In 1914, he returned to the United States and lived in this city until his death in 1944. An author, Del Mar published books on his extensive travels, notably "Around the World Through Japan". A bachelor, he was survived by two sisters and three brothers.

The Papers are basically concerned with Walter Del Mar's business interests and travels.

Scope and arrangement

Arrangement

Three series: I. General Correspondence; II. Business Papers; III. Writings

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Gift, 1934; 1944, Received from Walter Del Mar

Processing information

Accessioned by Valerie Wingfield, 5/16/1986

Using the collection

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328

Alternative form available

Diaries 1898-1934 available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-364