Manuscript/Mixed Material Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; Salary lawsuit, 1875-1877 , undated
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Image 1 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Frederick Law Olmsted SUBJECT FILE Parks New York NY Central Park Salary Lawsuit 187577 shorthand UD- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 2 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … IV NY CP Papers in relation to suit against City of NY for salary withheld for June July August 1876 on claim that acceptance of office of State Survey Commissioner vacated position…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 3 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Copy of letter from Hon Wm Dorsheimer 6 TR 209 W 46 ST NEW YORK Albany July 20th 1875 My dear Olmsted I do not think there is any ground for the…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 4 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … advice upon a question of law arising in the performance of his duties as Governor There can be no doubt about this matter Very truly Your friend William Dorsheimer 209 W 46…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 5 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … advice upon a question of law arising in the performance of his duties as Governor There can be no doubt about this matter Very truly Your friend William Dorsheimer Signature or affidavit…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 6 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … F L Olmsted Recd 17 July 1876- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 7 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … 21st July 1876 WM Prichard Esqr My Dear Sir I sent my resignation to the Governor as soon as I received your advice to do so last Tuesday The Park Board failed…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 8 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … advised Please take such course as you think best to reach as soon as possible a decision as to whether I am an officer of the city or not Yours respy Fred…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 9 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … FL Olmsted Recd 22 July 1876- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 10 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS 36 UNION SQUARE OFFICE OF DESIGN AND SUPERINTENDENCE NEW YORK 29 July 1876 W M Pritchard Esq Sir I am directed by the President to inform you that…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 11 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Re Olmsted HA Martin 29 July 1876- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 12 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Department of Public Parks 36 Union Square East Whereas On 31st May Mr Fred Law Olmsted the Landscape Architect of this Department accepted and entered upon an office tendered him by the…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 13 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … FL Olmstead 5 Aug 1876 209 W 46 St New York 5th Aug 1876 My Dear Sir Be so good as to send me by bearer or if more convenient bring with…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 14 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Concord Mass August 18 1876 Dear Mr Olmsted I have yours of yesterday I have no wish personally as to the conduct of the remaining part of your claim against the City…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 15 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Thomas Allison John C Shaw Oscar F Shaw Sheldon B Shaw Law Office of Allison Shaw 78 Nassau St New York Aug 19th 1876 Frederick Law Olmstead Dear Sir Mr Pritchard before…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 16 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … FL Olmsted Esq Annexed hereto please find statement of your matter obtained by me from Mr Lane your attorney Y tuly Geo C Coffin Nov 1676 No 1 Will be on calendar…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 17 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … City of New York Department of Public Parks 36 Union Square East Superior Ct Olmsted v The Mayor March 2 1877 F L Olmsted Esq Dear Sir I wish to know 1st…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 18 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Superior Court of the City of New York Olmsted vs The Mayor c Action no 1 General Term May 1877 Before Sedgwick and Speir JJ This case comes up on plaintiffs motion…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 19 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … by the Department which had fixed his salary at the rate of 6000 per annum and he had been paid at that rate down to and including the 31st of May 1876…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 20 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Commissioner of the State Survey that some doubt had been expressed on the point and that he had resigned the office and had without interruption performed the services on which he was…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 21 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … with the government of the City of New York or who shall accept a seat in the Legislature shall be deemed thereby to have vacated every office held by him under the…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 22 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … the idea of tenure duration fees or enrolments and powers as well as that of duty The nature of the power and the control over the officer appointed does not at all…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 23 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … room for construction or interpretation The words are clear and explicit No person shall hold two City or County offices except as provided in this act nor shall any officer under the…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 24 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … had no term or tenure of office discharged no duties and exercised no powers depending directly upon the authority of law He was simply the servant of the Commissioners of the Park…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 25 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … term office implies a delegation of a portion of the sovereign power to and possession of it by the person filling the office and the exercise of such power within legal limits…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 26 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Same vs Same Action No 2 The Court This case comes within the decision of the foregoing and must be controlled by the same principles of law The plaintiff is entitled to…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 27 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Olmsted vs The Mayor c Opinion Speir J I concur JS- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 28 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Due service of within is hereby admitted Dated New York Superior Court of the City of NewYork Frederick Law Olmsted Nos 1 2 vs The Mayor Aldermen and Commonalty of the City…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 29 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Superior Court OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK GENERAL TERM FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED Respondent agst THE MAYOR ALDERMEN AND COMmonalty of the City of New York Appellants This action is brought for…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 30 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … Superior Court OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK GENERAL TERM FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED Respondent agst THE MAYOR ALDERMEN AND COMmonalty of the City of New York Appellants Trial before Justice Freedman and…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 31 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … 2 tect and he has been employed in that capacity for many years by the Department of Public Parks of this city The Department had fixed his compensation at the rate of…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 32 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … 4 4 He received no certificate of appointment under section 93 He took no oath under section 94 He had not term of office but could be discharged at the pleasure of…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 33 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … 6 considered as the rules of action and the guardians of rights An office being a grant and possession of a portion of the sovereign power it is highly proper that it…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 34 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … 8 1 Failure to fix his compensation was cured by the resolutions of August 4th 1876 referred to in the complaint and admitted There is no law which requires the pay of…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 35 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … SUPERIOR COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK ACTION No 1 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED vs THE MAYOR ALDERMEN AND COMMONALTY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Case at General Term SMITH E…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 36 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … EVENING POST STEAM PRESSES 208 Broadway cor Fulton St NY SUPERIOR COURT 1 OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED Plaintiff against THE MAYOR ALDERMEN AND COMmonalty of the City…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 37 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … 2 Complaint 4 from the 31st day of May one thousand eight hundred and seventysix and for the further sum of five hundred dollars with interest from the 30th day of June…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 38 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … 4 Complaint 10 Resolved That Mr Frederick Law Olmsted be and he hereby is reinstated and continued Landscape Architect of this department from this date at the salary of six thousand dollars…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 39 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … 6 Answer 16 SecondâThey admit the allegations contained in the first paragraph or subdivision of the complaint They further admit that the salary of Landscape Architect of the Department of Public Parks…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
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Image 40 of Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; … 8 Plaintiff as witness 22 M profession is that of a Landscape Architect I commenced my employment under the Central Park Commission in 1857 and have continued down to the present time…- Contributor: Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Date: 1875
About this Item
Title
- Frederick Law Olmsted Papers: Subject File, 1857-1952; Parks; New York, N.Y.; Central Park; Salary lawsuit, 1875-1877 , undated
Names
- Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903
Created / Published
- 1875 - 1877
Headings
- - United States Sanitary Commission
- - Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903--Correspondence
- - Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903--Friends and associates
- - Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903--Family
- - Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903--Homes and haunts
- - Olmsted, John Charles, 1852-1920--Correspondence
- - Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1870-1957--Correspondence
- - Vaux, Calvert, 1824-1895--Correspondence
- - Olmsted and Vaux (Firm: 1858)
- - Frederick Law Olmsted (Firm: 1858-1884)
- - F.L. and J.C. Olmsted (Firm : 1884-1889)
- - F.L. Olmsted and Company (Firm: 1889-1893)
- - Olmsted, Olmsted, and Eliot (Firm: 1893-1897)
- - F.L. and J.C. Olmsted (Firm : 1897-1898)
- - Olmsted Brothers (Firm: 1898-1961)
- - United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
- - Expositions
- - City planning
- - Conservation
- - Environmental protection
- - Landscape architecture
- - Parks--Design and construction
- - Regional planning
- - Slavery--Southern States
- - California--Gold discoveries
- - Central Park (New York, N.Y.)--History
- - Manuscripts
- - United States
Genre
- Manuscripts
Call Number/Physical Location
- series: Subject File, 1857-1952
- mss35121, box 39; reel 35
Source Collection
- Frederick Law Olmsted papers
Repository
- Manuscript Division
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- online text
- image
IIIF Presentation Manifest
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Contributor
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Location
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Subject
- California
- Central Park (New York, N.Y.)
- City Planning
- Conservation
- Correspondence
- Design and Construction
- Environmental Protection
- Expositions
- F.L. And J.C. Olmsted (Firm)
- F.L. Olmsted and Company (Firm)
- Family
- Frederick Law Olmsted (Firm)
- Friends and Associates
- Gold Discoveries
- History
- Homes and Haunts
- Landscape Architecture
- Manuscripts
- Olmsted and Vaux (Firm: 1858)
- Olmsted Brothers (Firm)
- Olmsted, Frederick Law
- Olmsted, John Charles
- Olmsted, Olmsted, and Eliot (Firm)
- Parks
- Regional Planning
- Slavery
- Southern States
- United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
- United States Sanitary Commission
- Vaux, Calvert