George Maxwell Blackstock Hawley papers, 1870-1940

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC-13

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The GMBH papers contain notes, articles, corrorespondence, and other writings by Hawley and others, as well as a large collection of newspaper clippings. These include handwritten notes and letters, printed materials and typed manuscripts. The arrangement retains GH's cataloging system wherever possible. Subjects include the history of Geneva, New York, and the Finger Lakes Region, as well as the history of Geneva College, Geneva Medical College, and Hobart College.

Dates

Creation: 1807-1940

Creator

Hawley, George M. B. (George Maxwell Blackstock) (Person)

Biographical Note

George Maxwell Blackstock Hawley (GMBH), 1870-1941, entered Hobart College with the class of 1892, though he did not graduate with the class. He received his L.L.D. Law from the University of Minnesota in 1895 and then returned to Geneva, where he practiced law.

Extent

4 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collections contains the papers of George Maxwell Blackstock Hawley (1870-1941). Hawley entered Hobart College with the class of 1892, but did not graduate with that class. He received his L.L.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1895 and returned to Geneva, NY, where he practiced law. The collection contains notes, correspondence, articles, and other writings by Hawley and others, as well as a large collection of newspaper clippings. Subjects include the history of Geneva, New York, and the Finger Lakes Region, as well as the history of Geneva College, Geneva Medical College, and Hobart College. The materials are organized according to Hawley's own arrangement.