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Guide to the Thomas F. De Voe Scrapbooks
circa 1720-1890 (bulk, 1850s-1880s)
MS 3193
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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De Voe, Thomas F. (Thomas Farrington), 1811-1892 |
| Title: |
Thomas F. De Voe scrapbooks |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
circa 1720-1890 (Bulk, 1850s-1880s) |
| Abstract: |
The collection includes 80 scrapbooks compiled by Thomas F. De Voe (1811-1892). The
bulk of the content is newspaper clippings, though some other printed forms are present
as well. Some material ranges as early as circa 1720 and as late as 1890, but the
bulk ranges from the 1850s into the 1880s. 34 of the volumes concern New York City
history (e.g., politics, built environment, cultural institutions, events, etc.);
15 volumes relate to obituaries or other profiles of notable people; 8 relate to the
Civil War and other military matters; 7 concern markets; and the remaining 16 volumes
are on various topics.
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| Quantity: |
19 Linear feet in 19 boxes |
| Location: |
Materials in this collection are stored offsite. For more information on making arrangements
to consult them, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.
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| Language: |
The documents in the collection are in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
MS 3193 |
