William E. Robinson Papers,
1834-1909.
Papers of the Irish born lawyer, journalist and Congressman William Erigena Robinson of New York. The collection consists for the most part of letters sent to Robinson from a variety of correspondents, largely from the Irish-American community, and reflect his work in promoting the interests of Irish emigrants in the United States, his work as a public speaker on Irish affairs and his political career. Also included are some printed items, largely relating to Robinson's public life and work as a Congressman.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Willam Erigena Robinson was born in Unagh, Co. Tyrone in 1814 and emigrated to the United States in 1836. Having worked as a lawyer, editor and journalist, he was appointed by President Lincoln as assessor of internal revenue for the third district of New York in 1862, and subsequently served in Congress from 1867-9 and 1881-5. He died in Brooklyn in January 1892. Physical description: 15 folders. more |
| Arrangement: | Fonds I. Letters relating to the Irish in America. II. Letters relating to William Robinson's political career. III. Additional letters of William E. Robinson. IV. Printings. V. Other papers. |
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A List of the Descendants of William Robinson, of Unagh, Co. Tyrone, Ireland.
| In Collection: | William E. Robinson Papers, 1834-1909. |
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| Created: |
[S.l. :
s.n.],
1909.
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | [4] pages ; 21 cm. |
| Format: | Book |
| Call Number: |
MS 50,311/12
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |