Sereno S. Pratt papers
Call Number
Dates
Creator
Extent
Language of Materials
Abstract
The papers date from 1883 to 1915 and include correspondence to Pratt relating to his career in the newspaper business and his position with the Chamber of Commerce, as well as lectures delivered by him. Also included in the collection are ephemera, including clippings of Pratt's obituary from newspapers all over the United States, and a memorial scrapbook compiled after his death that contains clippings, correspondence, photographs, and other ephemera.
Biographical note
Sereno Stansbury Pratt (1858-1915) was born in Westmoreland, New York. He entered the newspaper business after graduating from the University of Vermont. During his career, Pratt worked for the Commercial Bulletin, the Journal of Commerce, the New York World, and the Baltimore Sun. He later became the Financial Editor for the New York Times and Editor in Chief for the Wall Street Journal. In 1908, he was elected Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of New York City and remained in that position until his death in 1915. Pratt resided on Carroll Street in Brooklyn.
Scope and Contents
The Sereno S. Pratt papers span the period 1883 to 1915 (bulk: 1900-1915) and measure 0.25 linear feet. The papers include correspondence to Pratt relating to his career in the newspaper business and his position with the Chamber of Commerce, as well as lectures delivered by him. Also included in the collection are ephemera, including clippings of Pratt's obituary from newspapers all over the United States, and a memorial scrapbook compiled after his death that contains clippings, correspondence, photographs, and other ephemera.
Subjects
Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
Material in this collection is in the public domain.
While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Sereno S. Pratt papers, 1977.149, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown. The papers were formally accessioned in 1977.
