William Berri papers
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The William Berri papers span the period 1869 to 1931 and include contain correspondence regarding Mr. Berri's career and his dealings as a trustee of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge Company. William Berri was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1848. He began his professional career at his father's business in oilcloth manufacturing and carpet merchandizing. Later he established a printing business, eventually becoming one of the owners of the Brooklyn Standard Union. In 1896, he was appointed president of the Board of Trustees of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge Company. Berri died in 1917.
Biographical note
William Berri was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1848. He began his professional career at his father's business in oilcloth manufacturing and carpet merchandizing. Later he established a printing business, eventually becoming one of the owners of the Brooklyn Standard Union. In 1896, he was appointed president of the Board of Trustees of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge Company. Berri died in 1917.
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The William Berri papers span the period 1869 to 1931 and measure 0.25 linear feet. The papers include contain correspondence regarding Mr. Berri's career and his dealings as a trustee of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge Company. Also included are reports of the trustees, court documents, clippings, and documents pertaining to Berri's involvement with the Republican Party.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); The William Berri papers, 1985.037, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown. The papers were formally accessioned in 1985.
