Wales, Salem Howe, 1825-1902
Dates
- Existence: 1825 - 1902
Biography
Salem Howe Wales (October 4, 1825 – December 2, 1902) was an American journalist, politician, and philanthropist who held various leadership offices in the government of New York City, served as managing editor of the Scientific American, and co-founded the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Wales was father-in-law to U.S. Senator and Secretary of War Elihu Root, who served as President of the Union League of New York, while Wales served as Vice-president.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Salem Howe Wales letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 864562
Mss 864562
Date(s):
1864-10-12
Scope and Contents
Letter from Salem Howe Wales in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, enclosing a check for $250.
Salem Howe Wales letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 864357.1
Mss 864357.1
Date(s):
1864-06-07
Scope and Contents
Two-page letter from Salem Howe Wales in New York to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is glad to hear that Smith has raised the $ 30,000. He cannot pay his own subscription just now.