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R. W. Sailor papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 41-5-3087

Scope and content

Includes student and alumni memorabilia from the Class of 1907; files relating to a "faculty rebellion" in 1910; correspondence with John L. Senior relating to Sailor's position as manager of the Cornell Alumni News; correspondence with Romeyn (Rym) Berry; The Bulletin of the Cornell Association of Chicago, 1913-1916; materials relating to the Cayuga Press; and a postcard album, with views of Cornell, the Pan-American Exposition, Niagara Falls, New York City, and a world tour.

Dates

  • 1905-1949.

Creator

Biographical / Historical

R.W. (Tubby) Sailor (Cornell University Class of 1907) was editor and business manager of the Cornell Alumni News. While a student, he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi. He also served as president of the American Alumni Council, the Alumni Corporation of Beta Delta, the Cornell Widow, and Sphinx Head Corporation, as well as the Business Men's Club of Ithaca, the Town and Gown Club of Ithaca, and the Ithaca Rotary.

Extent

.3 cubic feet. (.3 cubic feet.)

Language of Materials

English