Scrapbook, 1875 - 1906
Scope and Content
This collection consists of a single scrapook, comprised of approximately 80 pages, relating to Tammany Hall, the New York City political organization that became a symbol of corruption in municipal government. The scrapbook, bearing the spine title "The Story of Tammany," contains clippings from newspapers, magazines, and books, including many illustrations. A large portion of the scrapbook consists of a two-part article entitled "The Story of Tammany," from Harper's New Monthly Magazine (1872) and Hartley Davis's "Tammany Hall, the Most Perfect Political Organization in the World," from Munsey's Magazine (1900).
Dates
- 1875 - 1906
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu