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Rufus B. Kelsey papers

Call Number

1977.150

Date

1859-1883, inclusive

Creator

Kelsey, Rufus B.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet in two folders.

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

The Rufus B. Kelsey papers consist of correspondence, primarily written to Kelsey, spanning the period 1859 to 1883.

Biographical note

Rufus B. Kelsey moved to Brooklyn in 1875 and was a Pastor at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church in Brooklyn.

Scope and Contents

The Rufus B. Kelsey papers consist of correspondence, primarily written to Kelsey, spanning the period 1859 to 1883. Included in the correspondence are letters from Kelsey's brother Samuel during the Civil War, letters he received from his father Daniel Kelsey, letters from his wife Evaline D. Kelsey, and letters from his teacher Charles Aaron, among others. The collection also includes letters written by Kelsey to his wife.

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

These materials are in the public domain.

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Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date (if known); Rufus B. Kelsey papers, 1977.150, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of H.C. Mahnken, 1962.

Collection processed by

Matthew Gorham

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Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Box: A0017 (Material Type: Text)
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201