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Newberry, Walter Loomis, 1804-1868

 Person

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Henry Flentye papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Flentye
Abstract

Business and legal documents dealing with Henry Flentye’s property purchases and transactions in Chicago, Northfield, and Jefferson (later Jefferson Park), Illinois.

Dates: 1852-1915

Julia Butler Newberry and Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-NewberryJ
Abstract

Miscellaneous material relating to Julia Butler Newberry and her family. Contains original letters of Julia B. Newberry and her immediate family, 1830-1880, and photocopies of correspondence of the Butler, Clapp and Devereux families. Also, financial correspondence, a diary of Mary B. Devereux (photocopy), a small unknown diary, genealogical research on the Butler, Devereux, Kernan families, a few receipts and a photocopy of an 1877 probate record for the estate of Walter L. Newberry.

Dates: 1800-1921

Letter from Walter L. Newberry, Chicago, Illinois, to Benjamin Hodge, Buffalo, New York

 Item
Identifier: Midwest-MS-002
Abstract

Walter L. Newberry autographed letter to Benjamin Hodge dated March 16, 1848. Newberry is remitting order to Hodge for fruit trees and other plants.

Dates: March 26, 1848

Newberry Library Archives

 Collection
Identifier: NL-Archives
Abstract

The Newberry Library's institutional records, records of the Walter L. Newberry estate, personal papers of staff members and trustees, photographs, and publications that document the establishment and operation of the library, its growth and transformation over time, and its active participation in the cultural and intellectual life of Chicago and the nation. Also information on the Newberry family and property development in Chicago.

Dates: 1885-ongoing

Walter Cass Newberry Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-NewberryWC
Abstract

Correspondence, legal documents, and other documentation relating to the finances of Walter Cass Newberry and Henry Warner Newberry; correspondence, manuscripts, paperwork, and photographs related to the Civil War activities of the 24th New York Cavalry and Walter Cass Newberry’s military history.

Dates: 1840-1908

Walter Loomis Newberry Letters

 Collection
Identifier: VAULT-Case-MS-E5.N422
Abstract

Eighteen letters from businessman Walter L. Newberry to Lucius Lyon, the Michigan Territory's Delegate to Congress (and later, Michigan's Senator), regarding local and national politics, property values in Chicago and Detroit, the prospects of Michigan statehood, and other issues. Collection also includes a $20 check on the Bank of Michigan, Detroit, dated Oct. 15, 1827, from Lyon to Newberry.

Dates: 1833-1838

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Manuscripts, American 2
Administrative records 1
Book collecting -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Business records -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 1851-1900 1
Business records -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 1901-1950 1