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Abstracts of deeds to Brooklyn farms

Call Number

1973.165

Date

circa 1800-1920, inclusive

Creator

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet in one box.

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

One bound volume containing handwritten abstracts of titles and deeds to several Brooklyn farms from the late 18th to early 19th centuries.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single volume.

Scope and Contents

One bound volume containing handwritten abstracts of titles and deeds to several Brooklyn farms from the late 18th to early 19th centuries. A partial index of some farms is also included. The volume bears inscriptions stating that the abstracts were created by "W.L.S." and "F.S." The identities of these individuals, as well as what source(s) of information they used to compose the abstracts, are unknown.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Conditions Governing Use

This item is in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date (if known); Abstracts of deeds to Brooklyn farms, 1973.165, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

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

Collection processed by

Nicholas Pavlik

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-12-27 16:16:15 +0000.
Using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language: Description is written in: English, Latin script.

Processing Information

This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.

Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Box: 1 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201