Overview
Letters of William Lloyd Garrison, chiefly of a personal nature, relating to family affairs, the Harvard Class of 1897, trustee matters, and such subjects as the single tax.
Dates
- Creation: 1903-1921
Creator
- Garrison, William Lloyd, 1874-1964 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored offsite; access requires advance notice. Contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
2.2 linear feet (11 volumes)The William Lloyd Garrison papes contain the personal letter books of Garrison dating from 1903 to 1915 and 1919 to 1921. The letters relate to family affairs, the Harvard Class of 1897, trustee matters, and such subjects as the single tax.
Biographical / Historical
William Lloyd Garrison (1874-1964) was an investment banker. Garrison graduated with A.B. degree from Harvard in 1897. He joined the Boston firm of Perry, Coffin and Burr in 1898. In 1916 the firm was dissolved and a new corporation, Coffin and Burr, was formed. Garrison served as president of Coffin and Burr from 1916 to 1933. Garrison was a grandson and namesake of the famous abolitionist.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Physical Location
MANU
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The William Lloyd Garrison papers were received by Baker Library Special Collections from Mrs. William L. Garrison on May 25, 1962.
Processing Information
Processed: November 2019 By: Baker Library Special Collections Staff
Creator
- Garrison, William Lloyd, 1874-1964 (Person)
- Title
- Garrison, William Lloyd, 1874-1964. William Lloyd Garrison Papers, 1903-1921
- Author
- Baker Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- bak01014
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.
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