Elwell Stephen Otis Papers
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester Rush Rhees Library Second Floor, Room 225 Rochester, NY 14627-0055 [email protected] URL: https://www.library.rochester.edu/spaces/rbscp elwell_stephen_otis_papers Table of Contents Summary Information .................................................................................................................................... 3 Scope and Contents note ............................................................................................................................... 3 Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................ 4 Related Materials ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Controlled Access Headings .......................................................................................................................... 5 Collection Inventory ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Series I: Correspondence ............................................................................................................................. 5 Series II: Manuscript essays ....................................................................................................................... 5 Series III: Civil War and Philippines manuscripts ..................................................................................... 6 Series IV: Newspaper clippings .................................................................................................................. 7 Series V: Miscellaneous and photographs .................................................................................................. 7 - Page 2 - elwell_stephen_otis_papers Summary Information Repository: Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester Creator: Otis, Elwell S. (Elwell Stephen), 1838-1909 Title: Elwell Stephen Otis papers ID: D.38 Date [inclusive]: 1856-1928 Physical Description: 3 boxes, 5 packages Language of the English Material: Preferred Citation [Item title, item date], Elwell Stephen Otis Papers, D.38, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester. ^ Return to Table of Contents Scope and Contents note A collection of material by and about Elwell Stephen Otis (1838-1909), University of Rochester, Class of 1858. A soldier by profession, he held various positions including that of commander of the Department of the Pacific; and military governor of the Philippines, August 29, 1898 - May 5, 1900. The collection includes a letterpress book of about 300 pages of Otis' typed outgoing correspondence, 1898-1900, much of it to Admiral Dewey; manuscript essays from his college days; and manuscript and typescript essays, undated and from the early 1900's, on such topics as colonial administration, the Philippines, Indian experiences, and the Civil War. Also in the collection are two scrapbooks of clippings related to Otis, ca. 1898-1900, and a scrapbook of articles on his death and funeral. ^ Return to Table of Contents - Page 3- elwell_stephen_otis_papers Administrative Information Publication Statement Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester Rush Rhees Library Second Floor, Room 225 Rochester, NY 14627-0055 [email protected] URL: https://www.library.rochester.edu/spaces/rbscp Restrictions on Access The Elwell Stephen Otis Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification. Immediate Source of Acquisition note Received as a gift of Dr. Nils W. Bolduan, March 1972, except for the Civil War manuscript articles in Box 2 which came from an earlier, unknown source. Restrictions on Use In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. ^ Return to Table of Contents Related Materials Separated Materials note The following books and pamphlets were removed from the collection and cataloged as monographs: Defensa del clero Filipino por el Presbitero Sr. Salvador Pons y Torres y documentos de informacion historica. Manila, Establecimiento Tipografico "La Democracia.", 1900. Inscribed by the editor to Otis. - Page 4- elwell_stephen_otis_papers History of the Battle Monument at West Point ... Prepared by Charles W. Larned. West Point, New York, 1898. Report of Maj. Gen. E. S. Otis, United States Army, Commanding Division of the Philippines, Military Governor. Washington, Government Printing Office, 1900 Report on the Island of Guam. By Brig. General Joseph Wheeler, U. S. Army. Washington, Government Printing Office, 1900. At head of title: War Department. Adjutant-General's Office. No. XXVIII ^ Return to Table of Contents Controlled Access Headings • American Civil War (1861-1865) • Philippine American War (Philippines : 1899-1902) • Correspondence • Albums (Books) • Photographs • Otis, Elwell S. (Elwell Stephen), 1838-1909 • University of Rochester Collection Inventory Series I: Correspondence Title/Description Instances Correspondence, 1869-1928 Box 1 Folder 1 Correspondence: Letterpress book, 1898-1900 Box 1 Folder 2 Loose items removed from letterpress book Box 1 Folder 3 Framed letter from John Hay to Mrs. Otis, June 20, 1900 package 4 ^ Return to Table of Contents Series II: Manuscript essays Title/Description Instances Manuscript essay: Cousins theory of the beautiful Box 1 Folder 4 Manuscript essay: Fate (A chapel oration) Box 1 Folder 5 - Page 5- elwell_stephen_otis_papers Manuscript essay: Genius, October 2, 1856 Box 1 Folder 6 Manuscript essay: Individual power Box 1 Folder 7 Manuscript essay: The Man - the product of the age Box 1 Folder 8 Manuscript essay: Public amusements Box 1 Folder 9 Manuscript essay: Quid Novi C. Box 1 Folder 10 Language of the Material: Also a copy in English Manuscript essay: The reign of William and Mary Box 1 Folder 11 Manuscript essay: Scenery, June 2, 1856 Box 1 Folder 12 Manuscript essay: A sermon by the Reverend Dr. Richard Bentley Box 1 Folder 13 Manuscript essay: The thinker Box 1 Folder 14 Manuscript essay: [untitled] (Read at Anniversary of the Iota Box 1 Folder 15 Chapter of Delta Psi Society, October 24, 1866) Manuscript essay: [untitled] Box 1 Folder 16 Scope and Contents Also the rough draft Manuscript essay: [fragments] Box 1 Folder 17 ^ Return to Table of Contents Series III: Civil War and Philippines manuscripts Title/Description Instances Civil War manuscript Box 2 Folder 1 Scope and Contents Part of Manuscript not used, Ch. 1, Ch. 11 Civil War manuscript: Campaigns in the west Box 2 Folder 2 Civil War manuscript: Petersburg and the Weldon Railroad Box 2 Folder 3 Civil War manuscript: Petersburg and the Appomattox Campaign Box 2 Folder 4 Colonial administration: Typescript draft with manuscript Box 2 Folder 5 notations Colonial administration: Final typescript copy Box 2 Folder 6 Typescript: Description of the Philippines Box 2 Folder 7 Manuscript: Filipino characteristics as manifested in diplomacy Box 2 Folder 8 and war Filipino characteristics as manifested in diplomacy and war - Page 6- elwell_stephen_otis_papers Physical Description: Typescript draft with manuscript notations Box 2 Folder 9 Filipino characteristics as manifested in diplomacy and war Box 2 Folder 10 Physical Description: Final typescript copy Data from report containing Philippine Treaty Box 2 Folder 11 Scope and Contents Used in preparing Boston address (manuscript) Manuscript: Indian experiences of a generation ago Box 2 Folder 12 Typescript: "Journal in route to Manila, General E. S. Otis" Box 2 Folder 13 Manuscript: Memoranda of data during service in Philippines Box 2 Folder 14 Typescript: New Madrid, Island No. 10, and Shiloh Box 2 Folder 15 Typescript: Speech on the dedication of a monument Box 2 Folder 16 Untitled manuscript notes Box 2 Folder 17 ^ Return to Table of Contents Series IV: Newspaper clippings Title/Description Instances Loose newspaper clippings relating to Otis Box 3 Folder 5 Clippings related to E. S. Otis, Many undated, but appear to be of package 1 the period 1898-1900 Clippings related to E. S. Otis, Mostly 1898-1901; a few earlier package 2 and later Scope and Contents Also a little correspondence, some memorabilia, and some photographs "In Memoriam General Elwell Stephen Otis" package 3 Scope and Contents Articles on the death and funeral of Otis clipped from Rochester papers and other papers throughout the nation, October 1909. Also letters of condolence to Mrs. Otis. ^ Return to Table of Contents Series V: Miscellaneous and photographs - Page 7- elwell_stephen_otis_papers Title/Description Instances Special orders of Otis' visit to West Point, June 11, 1900 Box 3 Folder 1 Scope and Contents Printed Tickets to Otis Dinner, Rochester N.Y., June 15, 1900 Box 3 Folder 2 Physical Description: 2 items