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Mary Moline Research Collection on Albert Gallatin

Call Number

MC.189

Dates

1991-2005, inclusive
; 1928-2005, inclusive

Creator

Moline, Mary

Extent

1.75 Linear Feet
in 1 record carton and 1 custom box

Language of Materials

Materials primarily in English.

Abstract

Mary Moline is the author of many books, including America's Vindicated Statesman: Albert Gallatin. This collection is her research on Albert Gallatin in the form of books, secondary material printouts, and copies of Gallatin's letters.

Biographical Note

Mary Moline has written books on many topics, including an anthology on Henry Ford (Best of Ford: A Collection of Short Stories and Essays); works on Norman Rockwell (The Norman Rockwell Collectibles Value Guide: The Little Rockwell Book); and a Christmas story entitled "Mimi." She is also a motivational speaker and the founder of the International White Cross, an organization of disaster victims helping other disaster victims.

Albert Gallatin was born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1761. As a youth, he immigrated to the United States, where he quickly became involved in American politics. As a House of Representatives member he was the leader of the Democratic-Republican Party and served as Secretary of the Treasury from 1801 to 1813. Following his career as a politician and diplomat, Gallatin helped found New York University in 1831. The Gallatin School of Individualized Study is named in honor of his contributions to the University.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged by subject in three series:

I. Research Files on Albert Gallatin

II. Books on Albert Gallatin

III. Memorabilia

Missing Title

  1. Series I: Research Files on Albert Gallatin
  2. Subseries I: Research for America's Vindicated Statesman Part 1
  3. Subseries II: Research for America's Vindicated Statesman Part 2
  4. Series II: Books on Albert Gallatin

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of files relating to Mary Moline's research on Albert Gallatin for her book America's Vindicated Statesman: Albert Gallatin. Secondary material about Gallatin's life and work may be found in this collection, as well as photocopies of his writings and correspondence. Photocopies of were created in 2004. The collection also contains books written about Gallatin and a Christmas ornament depicting United States Coast Guard vessel, the USCG Gallatin. Handouts and pamphlets from different places, such as Gallatin's home at Friendship Hill, are also among the research materials.

Subjects

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Any rights (including copyright and related rights to publicity and privacy) held by Mary Moline are maintained by New York University. Permission to publish or reproduce materials in this collection must be secured from New York University Archives. Please contact university-archives@nyu.edu.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date; Mary Moline Research Collection on Albert Gallatin; MC 189; box number; folder number; New York University Archives, New York University.

Location of Materials

Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials found in collection; there is no documentation concerning the provenance of these materials. The accession number associated with this collection is 05.017.

Collection processed by

Megan Findling. Additional description by Elizabeth Alleva.

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-20 17:52:28 -0400.
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Language: Finding aid written in English

Processing Information

Decisions regarding arrangement, description, and physical interventions for this collection prior to 2018 are unknown. In 2019 the Christmas ornament was rehoused by Preservation and sent to offsite storage.

Revisions to this Guide

June 2019: Updated by Jennifer E. Neal to incorporate materials being sent offsite in 2019 and for compliance with DACS and ACM Required Elements for Archival Description.

Repository

New York University Archives
New York University Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012