Name/Title
Hartshorn: Charles Root Response to Store Petition Letter, 1885Entry/Object ID
2022.022.007Description
Two-page type-written letter to Stewart Hartshorn from Charles T. Root dated March 5, 1885 responding to Hartshorn's letter regarding the petition opposing the establishment of a store in Short Hills (March 2, 1885). The letter is signed Charles T. Root.
Charles T Root-(November 1848-December 13, 1938) was one of the earliest residents of Short Hills Park. His wife was Elizabeth Sayles Root and the deed to his property is in her name (died in 1922). Had 7 children (5 sons and 2 daughters).
Known as the “father of modern trade paper journalism” (obituary in the Brooklyn Eagle, October 15, 1938), Root became President of United Publishers Corporation. Born in North Reading Massachusetts, Root was the son of a composer of patriotic songs. He came to New York City in 1875 and entered the trade paper field. He became President of the Textile Publishing Company, which published the Dry Goods Reporter, the Boot and Shoe Recorder, and other publications. Root also joined with Franklin H. Tinker (resident of Sunnyside in Short Hills) and their firm, Root & Tinker, published The American Exporter.Collection
Stewart & Ernestine HartshornAcquisition
Accession
2022.022Source or Donor
Jennette Hartshorn Campbell Skinner, Joanna DellenbaughAcquisition Method
Gift
