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Archives related to: Havemeyer, Theodore A., 1839-1897
| title | Theodore A. Havemeyer business records, 1879-1904 (inclusive). | repository | Historical Collections, Baker Library |
| description | Collection relates to his investments, property, and the division of his estate. Included are correspondence, bills and receipts, financial statements, a volume of accounts, and a letter from Cornelius Vanderbilt. Location Repository: Baker Library, Harvard Business School Call No.: Mss: 899 1879-1904 H387 Historical Note Havemeyer was associated with the Havemeyers and Elders Sugar Refinery. He died in April, 1897. |
| extent | 1 linear ft. (3 boxes). |
| formats | Business Papers Estate Papers Correspondence Financial Papers Account Books |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record link | http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HBS.Baker.EAD:bak00011 |
| record source | http://hollis.harvard.edu/ |
| finding aid | Collection finding aid available in repository. and electronically at http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HBS.Baker.EAD:bak00011 |
| acquisition information | Deposited by Myrna Goldblat, 1966. |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:29:46 |
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| title | Charles Frederick de Loosey Papers, 1838-1870 (bulk 1860-1870). | repository | The New-York Historical Society |
| description | Professional and personal correspondence, telegrams, minutes, accounts, newsclippings, legal papers, memoranda, official government documents, articles, etc., chiefly relating to Mexico and the affairs of the Mexican Ministry of Foriegn Affairs and Mexican Consulates in the United States and elsewhere. The bulk of the collection comprises what are evidently the official records of Imperial Mexican Consulate at New York during the years 1863-1867. Loosey was a friend of Maximilian and acted as an unoffical agent to help further his interests in the United States. Included are ca. 950 letters from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and government agencies of Imperial Mexico addressed to Mexican consuls in New York and New Orleans, 1864-1867; 70 letters to Luis Arroyo, consul general of the Mexican Empire, 1865; minutes and "reserved" minutes of the consulate general in New York, Aug.-Oct. , 1865; letterbooks containing copies of letters sent by Loosey, 1862-1867; letterbooks of Luis Arroyo, 1865-1867; 54 telegrams to and from Maximilian and Empress Carlota, many of them in code, 1866-1867; 59 invoices of cargoes arriving in Mexico, 1864-1865; laws and decrees issued by various offices of the Imperial Mexican government; correspondence and papers of Charles de Loosey relating to investments and financial interests in Mexico, particularly to Mexican Gas Works, American and Mexican Mail Steamship Co., the Save and Kulpa Steamship Line, et. al., including correspondence with William Henry Hurlbut, Hugo Fritsch, Richard Barry, Henry M. Flint, Oliver de Ressequier, Simon G. Sina, and others. Also included are news clippings pertaining to Mexico, 1863-1867, and ca. 150 accounts and receipts of the Mexican Consulate of New York. Much of the correspondence pertains to routine consular affairs, activities of Benito Juarez and his agents, attitude in the United States toward the monarchy, activities of Emperor Maximilian and his government, filibusters, activities of General Santa Anna, the Santanista Party, a plot against Maximilian's life, United States internal affairs, and other Mexican political and military affairs. The remainder of the collection principally consists of private correspondence of the Loosey and Havemeyer families (Loosey's daughter, Emily, married Theodore A. Havemeyer), including many letters between Loosey and his wife, Ida, and correspondence of Theodore A., Henry O., Blanche, and other members of the Havemeyer family. Bulk of the collection is in In Spanish and German; English translations are available for some items. Bio/History: Imperial Austrian Consul General at New York. Location New-York Historical Society Colletion Mss Collection Call Number BV Mexico |
| extent | 36 v. |
| formats | Account Books Correspondence Clippings Financial Records |
| access | Open to qualified researchers at The New-York Historical Society. This collection is owned by The New-York Historical Society. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Library Director of The New-York Historical Society, Two West 77th Street, New York, NY 10024. |
| record source | http://www.bobcat.nyu.edu |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:03 |
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| title | Theodore Havemeyer House, ca. 1893: Byron Company Collection | repository | Museum of the City of New York |
| description | Interiors, Theodore Havemeyer House, Dining Room. -The picture gallery of the Theodore (?--Henry Osborne?) Havemeyer (sugar refiner) residence at Madison Avenue and 38th Street. Scupture, paintings and plants are visible. -gelatin silver point, ca. 1893 -93.1.1.17526 Interiors, Theodore Havemeyer House, Hall. -The picture gallery of the Theodore (?--Henry Osborne?) Havemeyer (sugar refiner) residence at Madison Avenue and 38th Street. Scupture, paintings and plants are visible. -gelatin silver point, ca. 1893 -93.1.1.17527 Interiors, Theodore Havemeyer House, Picture Gallery. -The picture gallery of the Theodore (?--Henry Osborne?) Havemeyer (sugar refiner) residence at Madison Avenue and 38th Street. Scupture, paintings and plants are visible. -gelatin silver point, ca. 1893 -93.1.1.17528 Interiors, Theodore Havemeyer House, Music Room. -The picture gallery of the Theodore (?--Henry Osborne?) Havemeyer (sugar refiner) residence at Madison Avenue and 38th Street. Scupture, paintings and plants are visible. -gelatin silver point, ca. 1893 -93.1.1.17529 Interiors, Theodore Havemeyer House, Chinese Room. -The picture gallery of the Theodore (?--Henry Osborne?) Havemeyer (sugar refiner) residence at Madison Avenue and 38th Street. Scupture, paintings and plants are visible. -gelatin silver point, ca. 1893 -93.1.1.17530 Historical Note Byron Company (24,174 images) For half a century, the Byron Company (1892-1942) was one of New York City's preeminent commercial photography studios. Two major areas of specialization - stage and ship photography - provided steady work for the firm while it pursued thousands of other commissions. Important subjects include New York’s social elites, street scenes, sports, buildings, and workplaces. |
| extent | 5 items |
| formats | Photographs Digital Collection |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://collections.mcny.org |
| acquisition information | Byron Company (New York, NY) |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:10 |
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| title | The Havemeyer House, 1898: Byron Company Collection | repository | Museum of the City of New York |
| description | [The Havemeyer House. Southwest Corner of Madison Avenue and 38th Street.] - gelatin silver print, 1898 -93.1.1.17150 [The Havemeyer House. Southwest Corner of Madison Avenue and 38th Street.] - gelatin silver print, 1898 -93.1.1.17151 Historical Note Byron Company (24,174 images) For half a century, the Byron Company (1892-1942) was one of New York City's preeminent commercial photography studios. Two major areas of specialization - stage and ship photography - provided steady work for the firm while it pursued thousands of other commissions. Important subjects include New York’s social elites, street scenes, sports, buildings, and workplaces. |
| extent | 2 items |
| formats | Photographs Digital Collection |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://collections.mcny.org |
| acquisition information | Byron Company (New York, NY) |
| updated | 11/12/2014 11:30:14 |
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