Theodore Medad Pomeroy papers

Collection

Identifier: D.36

Staff Only

Biographical / Historical note

Theodore Pomeroy of Auburn, N.Y. served in the 37th Congress (1861-1863) as a Representative of the N.Y. 25th District (Cayuga and Wayne Counties) and in the 38th-40th Congresses (1863-1869) as a Representative from the 24th District (Cayuga, Wayne and Seneca Counties).

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of letters from constituents on such matters as postmasterships and other political appointments, topics related to the Civil War, requests for government documents, political party matters, etc. This is not his total incoming correspondence and it is not known how representative it is. There is a small amount of family correspondence to Pomeroy and a small amount of correspondence not to Pomeroy which came with the Papers. Its original relationship, if any, to the Pomeroy Papers is not known. There is a small amount of family correspondence to Pomeroy. Also there is a small amount of correspondence not to Pomeroy which came with the Papers. Its original relationship, if any, to the Pomeroy Papers is not known.

Creator

Pomeroy, Theodore Medad, 1824-1905 (Person)

Dates

Creation: 1861-1868

Language of Materials

English

Extent

2 box(es)

Access

The Theodore Medad Pomeroy Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Charles Burch, March 1973.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Theodore Medad Pomeroy Papers, D.36, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester.