Theodore H. Silkman papers

Collection

Call Number: MS 1100

Scope and Contents: The Theodore H. Silkman Papers consist of three letterbooks covering the years 1886 through 1910, and certificates of admission to practice law in New York State issued to Silkman and his father, James Bailey Silkman (1819-1888). The letterbooks contain copies of letters and other legal papers dealing with Theodore Silkman's law practice and work as Surrogate of Westchester County, and letters concerning his political activities, various business matters including rental of property owned by Silkman, and other personal matters.
Conditions Governing Access: The materials are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use: Unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection are in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition: Gift of Francis W. Bronson, 1947.