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Guide to the Ryerson family papers and photographs
ARC.095
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Ryerson family |
| Title: |
Ryerson family papers and photographs |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1700 to circa 1920 |
| Abstract:
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The Ryerson family papers and photographs contain deeds, wills, invoices, receipts,
account books, architectural records, tax records, genealogical notes, minutes, and
photographs relating to the Ryerson family of Brooklyn. The collection spans the 18th
and 19th centuries with the bulk of the collection from the 19th century. John and
Jacob Ryerson inherited family farmland in Wallabout. The brothers also owned farmland
in Flatlands on New Lots Road near Kings Highway. Also, a Ryerson family homestead
was located on what is now the Parade Grounds in Prospect Park. Variations of the
Ryerson family name include Adriance, Martense, Ryers, and Ryerse.
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| Quantity: |
1.75 linear feet in two manuscript boxes and one oversize box |
| Text [Box]:
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ARC.095 1 of 2 |
| Text [Box]:
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ARC.095 2 of 2 |
| Text [Box]:
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OS-26 |
| Call Phrase: |
ARC.095 |
| Sponsor: |
This collection was processed and described in October 2007 by Ilaria Papini. The
finding aid was revised and entered into Archivists' Toolkit by Nicholas Pavlik as
part of the project, "Uncovering the Secrets of Brooklyn's 19th Century Past: Creation
to Consolidation," funded by the Council on Library and Information Resources, with
additional support from The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.
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