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Guide to the W. Stebbins Smith Papers
1799, 1840s-1935
MS 575
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Smith, W. Stebbins (William Stebbins), approximately 1846-1937 |
| Creator:
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Smith, Chauncey, 1810-1883 |
| Title: |
W. Stebbins Smith papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1799, 1840s-1935 |
| Abstract: |
The collection includes the papers of Bronx, New York-based lawyer, W. Stebbins Smith,
who practiced from the 1870s to the early 1930s. To a much lesser extent, the collection
also includes the papers of Smith's father, Chauncey Smith, who was also a lawyer
practicing from perhaps the 1840s to the 1880s. Smith's practice primarily encompassed
real estate and general estate matters in the Bronx and Westchester County, and the
collection reflects that. In addition to the many individuals represented by Smith,
the collection includes records related to the real estate transactions of various
Methodist Episcopal churches which engaged Smith. As a member of the Bronx community
himself, Smith's papers also include a sizable amount of correspondence and other
documents related to local politics, trade, transit, and charitable causes. The legal
papers have not been processed and access restrictions apply to them.
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| Quantity: |
50 Linear feet in 49 record cartons and 1 flat box. |
| Location: |
Most of the materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please
contact manuscripts@nyhistory.org prior to your research visit to coordinate access.
Keep in mind that it will take between two (2) and five (5) business days for collections
to arrive, and you should plan your research accordingly.
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| Language: |
The documents in the collection are in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
MS 575 |
