William Gustavus Metzerott papers, 1838-1889

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Summary

Creator:
Metzerott, William Gustavus
Abstract:
This collection contains business and personal papers, correspondence, and photographs of Metzerott who operated under the firm name, W.G. Metzerott & Co. Some material is in French, but most is in English or German. Metzerott writes to his wife in English. Also included are his will, passport, and information about the drive to establish the Garfield Memorial Hospital, headed by Gen. Sherman. Metzerott was on the board.
Extent:
3 Linear Feet (6 boxes; 1,000 items)
Language:
The materials in this collection are mostly in English and German. Metzerott writes to his wife in English. A small amount of the material is in French.
Collection ID:
RL.10130

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains business and personal papers, correspondence, and photographs of Metzerott who operated under the firm name, W.G. Metzerott & Co. Some material is in French, but most is in English or German. Metzerott writes to his wife in English. Also included are his will, passport, and information about the drive to establish the Garfield Memorial Hospital, headed by Gen. Sherman. Metzerott was on the board.

Acquisition information:
The William Gustavus Metzerott Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 1973.
Processing information:

This collection has not been processed. Materials were reboxed by written language-English, German, or French.

Physical location:
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
Business records -- Washington (D.C.)
Format:
Photographs
Names:
Garfield Memorial Hospital (Washington, D.C.)
W.G. Metzerott & Co.
Metzerott, William Gustavus
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

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[Identification of item], William Gustavus Metzerott Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.