Seabury Mastick Papers, 1891-2008
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Writings About Travels, 1913-1956
- Biography Correspondence with Kathrin Mastic, 1970
- Correspondence, 1948 to 2008
- Correspondence with "A.A.F.J.", 1920-1950
- Fairfax Mastick Cone (nephew) Correspondence, 1942-1977
- Death Certificate and Estate Correspondence, 1969-1974
- Newsclippings and Printed Ephemera, 1963-1974
- Legal Documents, 1938-1964
- Diplomas, 1952 to 1953
- Horticulture Awards Agnes W. Mastick, 1923
- Miscellaneous Documents about Agnes W. Mastick, 1947-1957
- Oberlin College Memorabilia, 1926-1976
- Oberlin Alumni Magazine, 1969
- Photographs- Art Studio, 1971
- Photographs, 1875 to 1969
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mastick, Seabury, 1871-1969
- Title
- Seabury Mastick Papers
- Dates
- 1891-2008 (inclusive)18912008
- Quantity
- 1.0 cubic foot, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MS.38
- Summary
- Seabury Cone Mastick was a legislator and banker in New York state who later married artist Kathrin Cawein. This collection contains correspondence, photographs, publications, a diploma from Oberlin College, and various legal documents.
- Repository
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Pacific University, Archives
Pacific University Archives
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR
97116
Telephone: 5033521400
archives@pacificu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Sponsored by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Biographical Note
Seabury Cone Mastick was a legislator and banker in New York state who later married artist Kathrin Cawein. He was born in San Francisco, California on August 19, 1871 to William Henry Cone and Laura Jeanette Mastick. Left an orphan early in life, he was adopted by his mother’s brother and his wife, Seabury L. Mastick and Mary Wood Mastick. He attended Hopkins Academy in Oakland California before entering Oberlin College in 1887. While at Oberlin he met Agnes Eliza Warner, whom he married in 1896. After graduation he studied law at the University of California, Hastings School of Law receiving his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1894. He also received a Masters Degree from Oberlin in 1894. He practiced law until 1917, specializing in patent litigation. In 1917 he became an officer in the United States Navy, rising to Lieutenant Commander before his retirement in 1920. He was awarded a silver star for inventing the high velocity star shell artillery ammunition. He later worked in chemical manufacturing after getting out of the navy. He had a career in politics from 1921 to 1935, serving on the New York State Assembly and as a New York Senator from 1923 to 1935. He worked in the banking industry from 1936 to 1958. Mr. and Mrs. Mastick had no children. Agnes Mastick died November 8th, 1963. The following year Seabury married artist Kathrin Cawein. Seabury died in Manchester, England on August 21, 1969.
Content Description
This collection contains correspondence, photographs, publications, a diploma from Oberlin College, and various legal documents, all pertaining to Seabury Cone Mastick. Other materials include memorabilia from Oberlin College, and narratives of his travels. Additional materials pertain to Mastick's first wife, Agnes Warner Mastic, his second wife, Kathrin Cawein Mastick and his nephew, Fairfax Mastick Cone.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Seabury Mastick Papers, Pacific University Archives, Forest Grove, Oregon.
Restrictions on Use
Pacific University owns the copyright to some, but not all, of the materials housed in its archives. Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of Pacific University is retained by Pacific University and requires its permission for publication. Copyright status for other collection materials varies. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Administrative Information
Future Additions
No accruals are expected.
Related Materials
Additional materials related to Seabury Mastick are in the papers of his second wife, Kathrin Cawein, which are also located in the Pacific University Archives. See the: Kathrin Cawein Collection, http://nwda-db.orbiscascade.org/findaid/ark:/80444/xv18951
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Writings About Travels
Contains narratives typed by Seabury detailing trips taken throughout his life. Destinations include Venice, Florence, and others.
Dates: 1913-1956Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: Biography Correspondence with Kathrin Mastic
Contains correspondence between Kathrin Cawein Mastick and a representative from The National Cyclopedia of American Biography concerning inclusion of a piece on Seabury Mastic.
Dates: 1970Container: Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: Correspondence
Contains letters and other material to and from Mr. and Mrs. Agnes Seabury Mastic.
Dates: 1948 to 2008Container: Box 1, Folders 3-5 -
Description: Correspondence with "A.A.F.J."
Original artwork is enclosed, along with a note to Seabury signed "A.A.F.J.".
Dates: 1920-1950Container: Box 1, Folder 6 -
Description: Fairfax Mastick Cone (nephew) Correspondence
Contains correspondence and newspaper articles concerning Fairfax Cone Mastick, Seabury's nephew. He worked in advertising, heading up the firm Foote, Cone & Belding throughout most of its history.
Dates: 1942-1977Container: Box 1, Folder 7 -
Description: Death Certificate and Estate Correspondence
Contains Seabury Mastic's death certificates, as well as letters and correspondence between Kathrin Cawein Mastick and various other individuals pertaining to various matters of Seabury Mastic's estate.
Dates: 1969-1974Container: Box 1, Folder 8 -
Description: Newsclippings and Printed Ephemera
Contains a pamphlet titled "The Place of Healing in the Ministry of the Church" by Rev. George F. MacLeod, various news clippings, and a piece on Seabury's gift of a swimming pool to the town of Pleasantville.
Dates: 1963-1974Container: Box 1, Folder 9 -
Description: Legal Documents
Contains various legal documents, i.e. agreements and indentures, regarding Seabury Mastick Cone and Kathrin Cawein Mastic.
Dates: 1938-1964Container: Box 1, Folder 10 -
Description: Diplomas
Contains Seabury's diplomas form Wagner Lutherin College and Pacific University, both written in latin.
Dates: 1952 to 1953Container: Box 1, Folder 11 -
Description: Horticulture Awards Agnes W. Mastick
Includes awards for horticulture exhibits shown by Agnes Mastick for a show put on by the Horticultural Society of New York, as well as a pamphlet titled "1923 Mastick Dahlias", distributor M.G. Tyler.
Dates: 1923Container: Box 1, Folder 12 -
Description: Miscellaneous Documents about Agnes W. Mastick
Includes a photo of Agnes taken in 1947 as well as a news clipping on Mr. and Mrs. Mastic's 60th wedding anniversary.
Dates: 1947-1957Container: Box 1, Folder 13 -
Description: Oberlin College Memorabilia
Contains a variety of material having to do with Oberlin College at the time Seabury was teaching. Includes a photo album of commencement excercises, a Phi Delta Society pamphlet, and event programs.
Dates: 1926-1976Container: Box 1, Folders 14-15 -
Description: Oberlin Alumni Magazine
1969 edition containing a piece on Seabury written after his death.
Dates: 1969Container: Box 1, Folder 16 -
Description: Photographs- Art Studio
Contains photographs taken outside the Pacific University Art building showing movers unloading large barrels.
Dates: 1971Container: Box 1, Folder 17 -
Description: Photographs
Photographs of Seabury throughout his life, as well as some with Agnes Eliza Mastick and Kathrin Kawein.
Dates: 1875 to 1969Container: Box 1, Folder 18
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Cawein, Kathrin
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Siegal, Alice (donor)
