Guide to the Matthews family papers 1977.428
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
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Brooklyn Historical Society
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Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Matthews family |
|---|---|
| Creator: | Matthews, A. D., (Azel Dennis), 1809-1900 |
| Creator: | Matthews, Gardiner D. |
| Creator: | Matthews, James |
| Title: | Matthews family papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: | 1840-1910 |
| Quantity: | 0.06 Linear feet in one folder. |
| Text [Box]: | A0069 |
| Call Phrase: | 1977.428 |
| 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/Historical note
Azel D. Matthews (1809-1900), or A.D. Matthews, came to Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1828 from Massachusetts and opened a dry goods store in 1837. He was also active in a number of religious activities. The dry goods store, known as A.D. Matthews & Sons, was run by Azel's sons, James and Gardiner, after his death.
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains various materials pertaining to the Matthews family of Brooklyn, N.Y. during the period 1840 to 1910. Items include a pamphlet and souvenir program relating to the 60th and 70th anniversaries of A.D. Mathews & Sons; photocopies of family correspondence; a genealogy of James Matthews (1757-1823); programs for dinners at the Montauk Club in Brooklyn, of which James Matthews was a member; a newsletter of the Brooklyn Bicycle Club; news clippings; and an invitation to the dedication of the memorial to the Maryland soldiers who fought in the Battle of Long Island during the Revolutionary War, addressed to Harry P. Matthews. Also included are photographs of Chauncey Depew (1834-1928), U.S. Senator from New York, and his wife May (Palmer) Depew. Depew was honored by the Montauk Club each year for thirty years. Some clippings and programs also pertain to Depew.
Access Points
Subject Names
- Depew, Chauncey M., (Chauncey Mitchell), 1834-1928
- Depew, May Palmer
- Matthews, A. D., (Azel Dennis), 1809-1900
- Matthews, Gardiner D.
- Matthews, James
Document Type
- Clippings (information artifacts)
- Correspondence
- Genealogies
- Menus
- Pamphlets
- Photographs
- Printed ephemera
- Programs (documents)
Subject Organizations
- Montauk Club of Brooklyn.
Subject Topics
- Clubs -- New York (State) -- Kings County
- Cycling -- New York (State) -- Kings County -x Societies, etc.
- Families -- New York (State) -- Kings County
- Genealogy
- General stores -- New York (State) -- Kings County
- Politicians -- New York (State)
Subject Places
- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) |x Social life and customs
Family Name(s)
- Matthews family
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access note
Open to users without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Matthews family papers, 1977.428, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Gift of Alice Matthews Love, 1966.
Processing Information note
Minimally processed to the collection level.