Kings County Almshouse questionnaire
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Abstract
This collection consists of a questionnaire answered by Kings County Almshouse officials with statistics on the institution for the year 1864.
Historical note
The Kings County Almshouse was established in 1830.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single document.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a questionnaire answered by Almshouse officials with statistics on the institution for the year 1864, including land acreage and buildings, name of the authority in charge (the Board of Superintendents for the Poor), the number of inmates in residence at the Almshouse (including children), and yearly maintenance costs.
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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
Kings County Almshouse questionnaire, 1865, 1978.020, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Cathleen K. Morin, 1974.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
This document is broken into two pieces and should be handled with extra care.
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Processing Information
This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.
