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Guide to the Strong Family Papers
1747-1940
MS602
Descriptive Summary
Title: |
Strong Family Papers |
Dates: |
1747-1940 |
Abstract:
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This collection contains assorted papers of the Strong family of New York and Long
Island. It consists of two separate acquisitions, arranged as two series. Series I
includes correspondence and other documents spanning three generations of Strongs:
Selah Strong (1737-1815), Benjamin Strong (1770-1851), and George Washington Strong
(1793-1855) [father of noted diarist George Templeton Strong]. Series II consists
of the diaries and a few other papers from the estate of George Ruggles Strong (1851-1941)[George
Templeton Strong's son]. Also included in Series II are approximately one hundred
family photographs.
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Quantity: |
0.5 Linear feet (4 boxes) |
Language of Materials note:
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The documents in this collection are in English. |
Call Phrase: |
MS602 |