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Robert R. McCormick. Genealogical Research and Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: I-80

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The librarians of the Chicago Tribune Library maintained this file of genealogical information for Colonel Robert R. McCormick. It includes correspondence with various relatives also interested in genealogy.

Dates

  • 1930 - 1953

Creator

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

1 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A file of genealogical information for Colonel Robert R. McCormick, maintained by the librarians of the Chicago Tribune Library.

Arrangement

Arrangement completed prior to receiving collection from the McCormick Foundation.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, Chicago Tribune Company, and Nexstar Media Group on January 10, 2020, accession #SPEC-2020-1.

Related Materials

The Tribune Company Archives holds many other collections which contain further information on the family backgrounds of the Medill, Patterson, and McCormick families and their ancestors. See the enclosed cross-reference sheet.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Robert R. McCormick. Genealogical Research and Correspondence, 1930-1953
Author
Lee Major, 1975-12-30; transcribed by Nick Munagian, 2020-04-01
Date
2020-04-01
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Library Details

Library Details

Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository

https://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/mccormick-library/index.html
Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635