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Agricultural Society of Kings County records

Call Number

1977.396

Date

1807

Creator

Agricultural Society of Kings County

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet in one folder.

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

One multipage document containing the Agricultural Society of Kings County's constitution, bylaws, list of officers, goals, dues list, and meeting minutes, dated March 1807.

Historical note

The Agricultural Society of Kings County was established by major landowners Jeremiah Johnson, Hendrick Lott, Leffert Lefferts, Jeremiah Lott, John Terhune, and John Vanderveer between December 27, 1806 and March 2, 1807. The focus of the Society was to promote agriculture, husbandry, and rural affairs.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single document.

Scope and Contents

One multipage document containing the Agricultural Society of Kings County's constitution, bylaws, list of officers, goals, dues list, and meeting minutes, dated March 1807.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to users 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); Agricultural Society of Kings County records, 1977.396, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source and date of acquisition unknown. Formally accessioned in 1977.

Collection processed by

Nicholas Pavlik

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-11-25 16:38:45 +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: A0026 (Material Type: Text)
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201