Guide to the Albert E. Parfitt diary 1973.280
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
718-222-4111
library@brooklynhistory.org
Brooklyn Historical Society
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Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Parfitt, Albert E. |
|---|---|
| Title: | Albert E. Parfitt diary |
| Dates: | 1882 |
| Quantity: | 0.03 Linear feet in one folder. |
| Text [Box]: | A0014 |
| Call Phrase: | 1973.280 |
| Sponsor: | This collection was processed and described 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. |
Biographical Note
Albert E. Parfitt was born in England and was later baptised and confirmed at St. Ann's Church in Brooklyn at the age of 19. He worked for an architectural firm in Brooklyn, and lived at 27 Douglas Street.
Scope and Contents note
Handwritten diary of Albert E. Parfitt, dating from 1882. The diary contains references to Parfitt's business projects and social engagements, as well as the weather. Also mentioned are various Brooklyn churches, including the Church of the Pilgrims, the First Presbyterian Church, Grace Church, and St. Ann's Church, as well as several prominent individuals in Brooklyn and New York City's intellectual and political spheres, such as Simeon B. Chittenden, Peter Cooper, A.A. Low, Seth Low, and James S.T. Stranahan, among others.
Access Points
Subject Names
- Chittenden, S.B., (Simeon Baldwin), 1814-1889
- Cooper, Peter, 1791-1883
- Low, Abiel Abbot, 1811-1893
- Low, Seth, 1850-1916
- Parfitt, Albert E.
- Stranahan, J. S. T., (James Samuel Thomas), 1808-1898
Document Type
- Diaries
Subject Organizations
- Church of the Pilgrims (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.). Pilgrim Chapel.
- First Presbyterian Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).
- Grace Church (Brooklyn Heights, New York, N.Y.).
- St. Ann's Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).
Subject Topics
- Religious institutions -- New York (State) -- Kings County
Subject Places
- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) |x Intellectual life
- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) |x Politics and government
- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) |x Social life and customs
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Albert E. Parfitt diary, 1973.280, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Gift of Hildegard J. Safford, 1943.