Content and Scope: Nicknamed "The General Manager of the United States," Nelson W. Aldrich (1841-1915) was highly influential in tariff and monetary policies. The Library of Congress holds the originals of this collection, which focuses on the years Aldrich served as a U.S. Senator from Rhode Island (1881-1911) and Chairman of the U.S. National Monetary Commission (1908-1912). Some letters also deal with Aldrich's financial affairs and travel abroad.
A published register accompanies the 73 reels of microfilm.

Finding Aids: A published finding aid to the microfilm of the Papers of Nelson W. Aldrich held by the Library of Congress is available in the College Archives and Special Collections Department. This register and index can be purchased through the Library of Congress Photoduplication Service or borrowed through your local library. Check the catalog in your academic or public library for ownership of:

Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Nelson W. Aldrich: A Register and Index of His Papers in the Library of Congress. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1973.

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