Henry Smith Munroe Papers

A Guide to the Henry Smith Munroe Papers at the Connecticut Historical Society

Compiled by NHPRC Project Staff

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Connecticut Historical Society, August 1999

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Series list

Edmund Munroe Correspondence
	Title:		Edmund Munroe Correspondence
	Date:		1804 - 1875
	Extent:		29 folders
	Location:		MUNH/1933 -- I-III
	Abstract:		Consists of letters to and from Edmund Munroe, Henry Smith's Father, and from members of his immediate family. Much of the correspondence in this series concerns Edmund's dealing with land agents and with land owners in Tennessee, particularly Samuel Barrell of Knoxville, and the Honourable Felix Grundy of Nashville. From ca. 1869 onward the series consists almost solely of letters authored by Harry Smith Munroe, addressed to his parents, and father in particular.

Folder I.A

Archives Control File.

Folder I.1

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe; includes grant of land (in Calais, ME) from Edmund Munroe to Theodore Wright and Benjamin Servall. 1804 - 1833

Folder I.2

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe; principal correspondents, Frederick Smith, and Samuel Barrell to Hon. Felix Grundy (Nashville, TN). 1834 - 1836

Folder I.3

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe; principal correspondents, Frederick Smith, and Samuel Barrell to Hon. Felix Grundy (Nashville, TN), concerning land in Tennessee. January - June, 1837

Folder I.4

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe; principal correspondents, Frederick Smith, and Samuel Barrell to Hon. Felix Grundy (Nashville, TN), concerning land in Tennessee. July - December, 1837

Folder I.5

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe; principal correspondents, Frederick Smith, and Samuel Barrell to Hon. Felix Grundy (Nashville, TN), concerning land in Tennessee. 1838 - 1839

Folder I.6

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe; concerning land in Tennesee. Correspondence with Hon. Felix Grundy and Samuel Barrell. 1840 - 1844

Folder I.7

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe; concerning land in Tennesee. Correspondence with Hon. Felix Grundy and Samuel Barrell. 1845 - 1846

Folder I.8

Family correspondence, to and from Edmund's mother and sister, Susan. 1847

Folder I.9

Correspondence pertaining to the Tennessee land holdings of Samuel Barrell; major correspondent, Thomas Anderson (Boston, MA). 1848 - 1849

Folder I.10

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe. 1850

Folder I.11

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe. 1851 - 1852

Folder II.1

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe. 1853 - 1854

Folder II.2

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe. 1855 - 1856

Folder II.3

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe. 1857 - 1858

Folder II.4

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe. 1859

Folder II.5

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe. 1860

Folder II.6

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe. 1861 - 1863

Folder II.7

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe. 1864 - 1865

Folder II.8

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe; letters from Harry Smith Munroe whilst at Columbia's School of Mines, and from Edmund's other children. 1866

Folder II.9

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe; letters from Harry Smith Munroe whilst at Columbia's School of Mines, and from Cleveland, Ohio. 1867 - 1869

Folder II.10

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe; letters largely from Harry Smith Munroe when assistant geologist in Cleveland. 1870

Folder II.11

Personal and family correspondence of Edmund Munroe; letters largely from Harry Smith Munroe whilst in Washington D.C. January - June, 1871

Folder III.1

Correspondence; letters largely from Harry Smith Munroe whilst in Washington D.C. July - December, 1871

Folder III.2

Correspondence; letters largely from Harry Smith Munroe whilst in Yesso, Japan. 1872

Folder III.3

Correspondence; letters largely from Harry Smith Munroe whilst in Yesso, Japan. 1873

Folder III.4

Correspondence; letters largely from Harry Smith Munroe whilst in Yesso, Japan. January - May, 1874

Folder III.5

Correspondence; letters largely from Harry Smith Munroe whilst in Yesso, Japan. June - December, 1874

Folder III.6

Correspondence; letters largely from Harry Smith Munroe whilst in Yesso, Japan, and at the University of Tokio [Tokyo]. June - December, 1875

Folder III.7

Correspondence; letters largely from Harry Smith Munroe whilst in Yesso, Japan, and at the University of Tokio [Tokyo]. June - December, 1875

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Henry Smith Munroe Correspondence
	Title:		Henry Smith Munroe Correspondence
	Date:		1804 - 1839
	Extent:		FF folders
	Location:		MUNH/1933 -- III-IX & XIV
	Abstract:		Consists mixed personal and business correspondence, arranged chronolgically. Much of the earlier correspondence concerns land acquisitions and dealings with lawyers, particularly Charles Seymour, and surveyors in Tennessee. Such correspondence and other supporting documents relates closely to that of Edmund Munroe and the Barrell Lands. Later correspondence concerns mining and engineering projects, and his work at the Columbia University as Professor of Mining.

Box XIV

Letterbook kept whilst at Yesso, Japan June 14 - September 26, 1874

Box XIV

Letterbook kept whilst at Yesso and Tokio [Tokyo ]University, Japan. September 26, 1874 - January 29, 1876

Folder III.8

Correspondence concerning his work at the University of Tokio [Tokyo], and some letters to his parents; includes a statement of grades for his students. 1876

Folder III.9

Correspondence, largely from family members, but also concerning his PhD studies at Columbia University. 1877

Folder IV.1

Correspondence; largely personal, to and from his mother and sister. 1878

Folder IV.2

Correspondence; largely personal, to and from his mother and sister. January - August, 1879

Folder IV.3

Correspondence; largely personal, to and from his mother and sister. Includes some notes on Samuel Barrell, and letters to Charles Munroe from Charles Seymour, attorney, of Knoxville, TN concerning the Barrell lands and the formation of a company. Includes legal deed of sale of ease portions of the land. September - December, 1879

Folder IV.4

Correspondence, largely with and concerning Charles Seymour, regarding lands in Tennessee. 1880

Folder IV.5

Correspondence, largely with and concerning Charles Seymour, regarding lands in Tennessee. 1881

Folder IV.6

Correspondence, largely with and concerning Charles Seymour, regarding lands in Tennessee. Includes some personal and family letters. January - May, 1882

Folder IV.7

Correspondence and telegrams with bankers and Charles Seymour concerning land in Tennessee. Letters to his mother touching on Tennessee land. June - December, 1882

Folder IV.8

Correspondence and telegrams with bankers and Charles Seymour concerning land in Tennessee. January - May, 1883

Folder IV.9

Correspondence concerning mining and engineering components and requests for admission to the Mining Summer Program at Columbia University. June - December, 1883

Vol. 2

Letterbook. 1884

Vol. 3

Letterbook. 1884-1889

Folder IV.10

Correspondence, personal and business relating to lands in Tennessee. January - March, 1884

Folder IV.11

Correspondence, personal and business relating to lands in Tennessee. Some correspondence with colleagues in Colorado. April - December, 1884

Folder V.1

Correspondence concerning mining and engineering components and requests for admission to the Mining Summer Program at Columbia University. January - September, 1885

Folder V.2

Correspondence and telegrams concerning land in Tennessee. Also includes copies of deeds and other agreements pertaining to this land. October - December, 1885

Folder V.3

Correspondence; largely personal, to and from his mother and sister. Includes some notes on Samuel Barrell, and letters to Charles Munroe from Charles Seymour, attorney, of Knoxville, TN concerning the Barrell lands and the formation of a company. Includes legal deed of sale of ease portions of the land. January - April, 1886

Folder V.4

Correspondence and telegrams relating to lands in Tennessee. June - December, 1886

Folder V.5

Correspondence. Includes Deed of the Barrell Lands, and design and cost estimate of a new mining tower. 1887

Folder V.6

Correspondence. Includes blueprint of the land of R. C. Black. January - July, 1888

Folder V.7

Correspondence and telegrams, some personal letters. August - December, 1888

Folder V.8

Correspondence; largely professional, to and from engineering journals and associations. Some correspondence relating to lands in Tennessee, principally to and from Charles Seymour. January - June, 1889

Folder V.9

Correspondence and supporting documents concerning mining and engineering projects. Correspondents include iron mining and railroad companies in New England and Tennessee. August - December, 1889

Folder V.10

Correspondence and supporting documents concerning mining and engineering projects. Includes drafts of letters to the president of Columbia University. January - May, 1890

Folder V.11

Correspondence concerning real estate transactions, internal Columbia correspondence, and business with machinists and engineering instrument suppliers. June - December, 1890

Folder VI.1

Correspondence; lagely internal Columbia University mail. January - June, 1891

Folder VI.2

Correspondence concerning real estate transcations, internal Columbia correspondence, and busines with machinists and engineering instrument suppliers. July - December, 1891

Folder VI.3

Correspondence; letters to his mother. June - December, 1895 - 1901

Folder VI.4

Correspondence concerning the Whitney's esate, mining operations in Bolivia (Oruro tin and silver mine). 1892 - 1906

Folder VI.5

Correspondence and supporting documents concerning mining operations; includes a report on the Allatoona gold mine, Georgia. 1907

Folder VI.6

Correspondence concerning legal action against Mr. Dresser, and negotiated dealings with the St. Lawrence Pyrite Company. Includes copy of engineering report. January - July, 1908

Folder VI.7

Correspondence with and concerning St. Lawrence Pyrite Co. August, 1908

Folder VI.8

Correspondence with and concerning St. Lawrence Pyrite Co. September, 1908

Folder VI.9

Correspondence with and concerning St. Lawrence Pyrite Co. October, 1908

Folder VI.10

Correspondence with and concerning St. Lawrence Pyrite Co. November, 1908

Folder VI.11

Correspondence with and concerning St. Lawrence Pyrite Co. December, 1908

Folder VII.1

Correspondence with and concerning St. Lawrence Pyrite Co. December, 1908

Folder VII.2

Correspondence with and concerning St. Lawrence Pyrite Co. December, 1908

Folder VII.3

Correspondence with and concerning St. Lawrence Pyrite Co. December, 1908

Folder VII.4

Correspondence and supporting documents re. Saint Lawrence Pyrite Co.; Supporting documents include surgeon's accident report and an indenture. April, 1909

Folder VII.5

Correspondence with and concerning St. Lawrence Pyrite Co. Includes a comparative statement of the Anna mine. December, 1908

Folder VII.6

Correspondence with and concerning St. Lawrence Pyrite Co. Contains several reports on sulphur composition of mine core samples. December, 1908

Folder VII.7

Correspondence and supporting documents re. Saint Lawrence Pyrite Co.; includes a report on dryer installation at Stellaville. July, 1909

Folder VII.8

Correspondence and suporting documents re. proposed work at the Stellaville site. July, 1909

Folder VII.9

Correspondence and suporting documents re. proposed work at the Stellaville site. August & September, 1909

Folder VII.10

Correspondence with engineering firms October, 1909

Folder VII.11

Correspondence with engineering firms; includes sample of Draper's patented self-recording thermometer readout November, 1909

Folder VIII.1

Correspondence with engineering firms; includes promotional material from John Muirhead & Son, Contractors December, 1909

Folder VIII.2

Correspondence with engineering firms (particularly regarding dryers) January, 1910

Folder VIII.3

Correspondence with engineering firms; includes plan of the town of Canton. February, 1910

Folder VIII.4

Correspondence with engineering firms concerning the Stella and Anna mines. March, 1910

Folder VIII.5

Correspondence with engineering firms concerning the Stella and Anna mines; includes copy of an agreement between Charles and Taggert and St. Lawrence Pyrite Co., a general balance report for the St. Lawrence Pyrite Co., and plans of the Stella Mine. April, 1910

Folder VIII.6

Correspondence with engineering firms concerning the Stella and Anna mines; includes balance report for Christchurch Women's Auxiliary. April, 1910

Folder VIII.7

Correspondence with engineering firms concerning the Stella and Anna mines. June 1910

Folder VIII.8

Correspondence with engineering firms concerning the Stella and Anna mines; includes balance annual milling statistics for the Stella mine. August - December, 1910

Folder IX.1

Correspondence with engineering and analytical chemistry firms, particularly Floyd J. Metzger. Includes photographs of girder deterioration and new girder plans. 1911

Folder IX.2

Correspondence, largely from within Columbia University concerning the 50th Anniversary of the School of Mines. 1912 - 1914

Folder IX.3

Correspondence, largely from within Columbia University concerning a celebratory dinner for Munroe, and the award to Munroe's son, Robert, of a scholarship to the School of Mines January - August, 1915

Folder IX.4

Correspondence, largely from within Columbia University; considerable correspondence and supporting documents re. the Mining and Metalurgical Society of America and its awards. September - December, 1919

Folder IX.5

Correspondence re. engineering and mining projects, particularly with Lieutenant Colonel O. B. Perry of Camp Mede. Includes sketch plan of Senff Tower at the Mount Tom Reservation 1916 - 1921

Folder IX.6

Correspondence, drafts of letters and supporting documents, largely with external mining agencies. Includes a progress report on milling methods presented to the American Institute of Mining Engineers. 1922 - 1927

Folder IX.7

Correspondence, drafts of letters and supporting documents. Contains printed matter from the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education, and a block-printed Chinese poster. 1928-1934

Folder IX.8

Correspondence, letter drafts and copies, undated, relating to mining. 1928-1934

Folder IX.9

Personal and family correspondence. 1906-1918

Folder IX.10

Personal and family correspondence. 1920-1933

Folder IX.11

Correspondence: personal and family letters (1). [187-?]

Folder X.1

Correspondence: personal and family letters (2). [187-?]

Folder X.2

Correspondence: personal and family letters (3). [187-?]

Folder X.3

Correspondence: personal and family letters (4). [187-?]

Folder X.4

Correspondence: personal and family letters (5). [188-?]

Folder X.5

Correspondence: personal and family letters (6). [188-?]

Folder X.6

Correspondence: personal and family letters (7). [188-?]

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Articles and Reports
	Title:		Articles and Reports
	Date:		[18-?]- [198-?]
	Extent:		13 folders
	Location:		MUNH/1933 -- X & XI
	Abstract:		Consists of written mining and engineering reports, frequently containing techinical diagrams and cotlated evidence.

Folder X.6

Report on the composition of samples from Oruro, Bolivia. Drafts. 1907

Folder X.7

Report on the recent explosion at Grand Central Depot, New York, NY. 1910

Folder X.8

Report on tunneling machines. 1918

Folder X.9

Reports by other authors, often with annotations and commentary. On ventillation at Columbia University; Mill Hill mine, Roxbury; The methods of operation of sulphur ore and copper mine, Clay County, AL; report on the Stella mines. [19--]

Folder X.10

Essay on the determination of pace, and ranging. [186?]

Folder X.11

Central Park Survey: explanation of plane tables, 47-56. [19-?]

Folder X.12

Central Park Survey: explanation of plane tables, 59-484. [19-?]

Folder X.12

Central Park Survey: explanation of plane tables, 59-484. [19-?]

Folder XI.1

Central Park Survey: explanation of plane tables, 485-505. [19-?]

Folder XI.2

Central Park Survey: explanation of plane tables, 506-535. [19-?]

Folder XI.3

Incomplete and non-engineering related reports; includes an essay on Bismark, an essay on the capture of Quebec, and writings on Lincoln County. [18-?]

Folder XI.3a

Report to Eureka Gold and Copper Manufacturing Co., North Carolina. June 1878

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Personal Writings
	Title:		Personal Writings
	Date:		[18-?]
	Extent:		4 folders; 6 volumes
	Location:		MUNH/1933 -- XI-XIV
	Abstract:		Consists of diaries, notebooks, travel accounts, jottings and rough calculations.

Folder XI.4

Notes, jottings and rough calculations (1). [18-?]-[19-?]

Folder XI.5

Notes, jottings and rough calculations (2). [18-?]-[19-?]

Folder XI.6

Chinese and Japanese manuscript/block printed papers. [18?]

Folder XI.7

Geological Survey of Yesso: Journal of Travel. Includes outline map of "Yê-zo or the Hõ-kai-dõ." 1873 - 1875

Vol. I

Travel Journal: Japan [187-?]

Vol. IV

Notes on Geology and metallurgy for a class taught by Professor Newberry. 1867-1868

Box XIV

Notes on the metallurgy of iron, volume 2. 1868-1869

Box XIV

Engineering Notebook, [Yesso?] Japan [187-?]

Box XIV

Geological Notebook, [Yesso?] Japan [187-?]

Box XIV

Travel account and mining survey notebook, Tennessee and North Carolina. [1878]

Box XIV

Notes on practical mining. 1889

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Financial Papers
	Title:		Financial Papers
	Date:		1844-1916
	Extent:		4 folders
	Location:		MUNH/1933 -- XI
	Abstract:		Consists of bills and receipts of sale, small account books, indentures and agreements, and insurance papers.

Folder XI.8

Receipts and bills of sale (1). Includes book of accounts with Grocer E. Landen, New Rochelle, NY and cash account book of his mother, Susan, for the year 1844. 1844-[189-]

Folder XI.9

Receipts and bills of sale (2). [188-]-[189-]

Folder XI.10

Insurance Papers. 1889-1916

Folder XI.11

Indentures and agreements. 1886-1893

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Columbia University
	Title:		Columbia University
	Date:		1887-1911
	Extent:		3 folders
	Location:		MUNH/1933 -- XII
	Abstract:		Consists of teaching material(notes for lectures), statements of grades, student reports, notebooks on 'academic politics' and material specifically relating to the Summer School of Mining held annually at the School of mines. General interdepartmental memoranda and correspondence, and formal university proclamations may be found in Series 2: Henery Smith Correspondence under the appropriate year.

Folder XII.1

Lecture notes for Mining 81 and 91. 1909

Folder XII.2

Lecture notes for Mining 56. 1910

Folder XII.3

Columbia School of Mines and Summer School of Mining: Student information, grade schedules, class sheets and society information. 1887-1911

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Barrell Lands
	Title:		Barrell Lands
	Date:		[18-?]
	Extent:		2 folders; 2 volumes
	Location:		MUNH/1933 -- XII-
	Abstract:		Consists of undated notes and memoranda concerning the Barrell Lands (lands formerly of Samuel Barrell) in Tennessee. Also Contains two volumes, one being a survey of those lands by J. W. Davis, the second being minutes of the Trustees of the Barrell Lands for the years 1886-1888. Series 2: Henry Smith Munroe Correspondence contains much material relating to transactions and other dealings in regard of these lands, particularly correspondence with land agents and the law office of Charles Seymour of Knoxville. Additional material on the Barrell lands can also be found in Series 1: Correspondence of Edmund Munroe.