Union League of America, and Spartan Band, 1862 - 1866
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of letters to Joseph Medill (managing editor of the Chicago Tribune) from political and business contacts and friends (508 items); a small collection of letters from Medill; a large group of editorial memos and directives from Medill to various editors of the Chicago Tribune, 1870-1899; biographical information in the form of clippings, documents and printed matter; and material reflecting a number of interests of Medill.
The 508 letters to Medill are included in the card index of letters to Medill in the Tribune Company Archives. They are arranged chronologically, and numbered M1 to M508; the original letters are in boxes 1 and 2, carbon typescript copies are in boxes 3 and 4.
Dates
- 1862 - 1866
Creator
- From the Collection: Medill, Joseph, 1823-1899 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.
Extent
From the Collection: 14 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Library Details
Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu