James S. Gould papers
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Abstract
A collection of correspondence, notes, and receipts of James S. Gould of Brooklyn, N.Y. spanning the period 1836 to 1859.
Biographical note
There are some discrepancies in the letters in regards to the initial of Gould's middle name; in some letters he is referred to as James S. Gould, while in others he is referred to as James C. Gould. However, the various receipts included in the collection seem to indicate that Gould himself used the former initial.
Arrangement
The material is arranged by type and size and, where possible, chronologically.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of correspondence, notes, and receipts of James S. Gould of Brooklyn, N.Y. spanning the period 1836 to 1859. The majority of the collection is made up of correspondence and notes between Gould and several spiritualists in various locations in New York State, including bookkeeper Eugene M. Packard of Brooklyn; S.N. Dodge (place of residence unknown); Francis Griswold of Albany, N.Y.; Warren Gale of Kings Ferry, N.Y. (near the present-day Town of Cortlandt in Westchester County); and others. The letters are dominated by the subjects of religion, dreams, spiritualism, financial matters, and the results of seances. There are also references in the letters to the Know Nothing political movement in Brooklyn, particularly in the context of its opposition to Catholicism.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
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); James S. Gould papers, 1977.144, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Herbert B. Howe on behalf of Hope Lewis Sudbury, 1955.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
If digital surrogates exist, they should be used in place of the originals whenever possible.
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Processing Information
Originally minimally processed to the collection level, this collection was rehoused and the finding aid updated by Dee Bowers in September 2023.
