Silas Horton Stringham papers
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Abstract
This collection spans the period 1861 to 1889 and contains documents regarding the estate of naval officer Silas H. Stringham as well as a letter of recommendation from the Navy.
Biographical note
Silas Horton Stringham (November 7, 1798-February 7, 1876) was an officer in the United States Navy and lived at 124 Hicks Street in Brooklyn.
Arrangement
This small collection is housed in a single folder with no particular arrangement.
Scope and Contents
This collection spans the period 1861 to 1889 and contains documents regarding the estate of naval officer Silas H. Stringham as well as a letter of recommendation from the Navy.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
The materials in this collection are 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); Silas Horton Stringham papers, 1978.052, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the New Canaan Historical Society, 1975.
About this Guide
Processing Information
This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2024.
