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De Lancey Family Papers, 1659–1889 (bulk 1722–1839)

October 30, 2018by Emily Chapin

Extent: 1 box, 45 oversize folders The De Lancey Family Papers collection consists of 141 objects documenting the lives of the De Lanceys, a wealthy and prominent colonial family that resided […]

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Family and Corporate Papers, Manuscript Collections

Edward Floyd De Lancey Collection of Family Papers, Circa 1660–1904 (bulk 1726–1865)

October 30, 2018by Emily Chapin

Extent: 10 boxes, 8 bound volumes, 44 oversize folders The Edward Floyd De Lancey Collection of Family Papers consists of 715 objects documenting the lives of several related wealthy and prominent […]

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Family and Corporate Papers, Manuscript Collections

Radcliff family papers, 1796-1857 (bulk 1844)

December 23, 2014by Lindsay Turley

Extent: 1 box The Radcliff family papers consist of 34 items, primarily contracts, specifications bills and receipts for three new houses in North Pearl Street belonging to David V.N. Radcliff. […]

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Family and Corporate Papers, Manuscript Collections

Lewis and Osborn family papers, 1816-1860

January 3, 2014by Lindsay Turley 2 Comments

Extent: 1 box (.3 linear feet) The Lewis and Osborn family papers consist of approximately 75 items, primarily correspondence and legal documents relating to properties owned by Morgan Lewis and […]

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Family and Corporate Papers, Manuscript Collections

Collection on Real Estate of New York City and Surrounding Areas, 1646-1941 (bulk mid 1700s – mid 1800s)

May 7, 2013by Lindsay Turley 2 Comments

Extent: 14 boxes, 7 oversize drawers This collection consists of material pertaining to land in and around New York City and its boroughs. It comprises a variety of documents including […]

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Documents & loose manuscripts, Manuscript Collections

Bradish Johnson papers, 1818-1894 (bulk 1830-1870)

January 16, 2013by Lindsay Turley

Extent: 1 box (.25 linear feet) The Bradish Johnson Papers consist of documents relating to Johnson’s work as a sugar refiner, distiller, brewer, and property owner, including leases and deeds, […]

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Family and Corporate Papers, Manuscript Collections

Livingston Family Papers, 1719-1929, bulk dates 1736-1810

January 4, 2013by Lindsay Turley 2 Comments

Extent:3 boxes (1.3 linear feet) A combination of seven gifts from Livingston family descendents, the collection contains correspondence to and from various Livingston family members.  The Livingston family was one […]

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Family and Corporate Papers, Manuscript Collections

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