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B.H. Huntington manuscripts

Call Number

1973.097

Date

1856, 1864, inclusive

Creator

Huntington, B. H.

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet in one folder.

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

This collection contains three manuscripts written by Brooklyn resident B.H. Huntington. The manuscripts relate to the history and folklore of East Hampton, Long Island from the 17th through 19th centuries, with an emphasis on church history.

Biographical Note

B.H. Huntington was a Brooklyn resident who lived at 323 Bridge Street.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains three manuscripts written by Brooklyn resident B.H. Huntington. The manuscripts relate to the history and folklore of East Hampton, Long Island from the 17th through 19th centuries, with an emphasis on church history. A narrative of an African-American girl buried at the site of a church is included. Titles include Deserted Fane: Being a Brief Obituary, Historical and Traditional of the Old Temple in East Hampton (1864); The Old Silver-Smith: A Reminiscence of East Hampton (1856); and The Old Church Bell (1856). All three manuscripts are compiled in one bound volume and are accompanied by a note to a Mr. Spooner (presumably Edwin B. Spooner, the son of Long Island Star publisher Alden Spooner) regarding their possible publication.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date (if known); B.H. Huntington manuscripts, 1973.097, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The source and date of acquisition for this collection is unknown. The collection was formally accessioned in 1973.

Collection processed by

Nicholas Pavlik

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Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Box: A0001 (Material Type: Text)
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201