Albert E. Parfitt diary and postcard
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Abstract
Handwritten 1882 diary of Albert E. Parfitt and one postcard written by Parfitt in 1887.
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.
Arrangement
This small collection is housed in a single folder with no particular arrangement.
Scope and Contents
Handwritten 1882 diary of Albert E. Parfitt and one postcard written by Parfitt in 1887.
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.
The postcard was sent by Parfitt from Amsterdam in The Netherlands back to "Messrs Parfitt Bros., Architects" at 26 Court Street and describes Dutch architecture, engineering, and infrastructure, including a diagram of water management.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
The materials in this collection are 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); Albert E. Parfitt diary and postcard, 1973.280, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The diary was the gift of Hildegard J. Safford, 1943. The postcard was the gift of Jan Kuijff, 2024.
About this Guide
Processing Information
This collection was rehoused by Dee Bowers in 2023. The postcard (accession 2024.009) was added and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2024.
