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Cheney, John Vance, 1848-1922

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1848 - 1922

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

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

Subgroup 02: John Vance Cheney papers, 1894-1911

 Sub-Group
Identifier: NL Archives 03/02
Scope and Contents

Mostly correspondence relating to Newberry Library acquisitions. Includes gift acknowledgements, job applications, acquisition and reference letters (requests for family histories and institutional annual reports). Also included are a few papers relating to library administration and one piece of printed sheet music (Boston, 1914) with words and music by Cheney, entitled "Come Along Deary."

Dates: 1894-1911

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Archival Object 1
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Subject
Administrative records 1
Book collecting -- Illinois -- Chicago 1
Correspondence 1
Librarians 1
Libraries -- Illinois -- Chicago 1