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  Title

  Papers, 1846-1912; bulk, 1846-1855

  Author

  Curtis family.  

  Pages:

  1 box (0.25 cubic ft.)

  Item info:

  1 copy available at Manuscripts and Special Collections.
  

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    	Copy	Material	Location
    SC19050	1	MANUSCRIPT	N (nocirc)

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  Papers, 1846-1912; bulk, 1846-1855
  Curtis family.
  

  Control Number:

  (OCoLC)122641116

  Local call number:

  SC19050

  Author:

  Curtis family.

  Title:

  Papers, 1846-1912; bulk, 1846-1855.

  Quantity:

  1 box (0.25 cubic ft.)

  Arrangement:

  Correspondence arranged chronologically.

  Review:

  These papers consist chiefly of letters addressed to William Curtis from family, relatives, and friends detailing experiences that document life and society in rural upstate New York during the mid-nineteenth century. William Curtis was apparently the son of Benjamin P. Curtis, a farmer who lived near North Blenheim, in Schoharie County, New York. He and his father appeared to have been involved in the anti-rent movement that was prevalent in the area at the time as evidenced by some of the early letters and papers.

  Review:

  The remainder of the letters and documents concern more routine matters of everyday life such as health, weather, chores, and news about family, fiends and relatives. Many of these letters were written by Harriet Ferguson of Bainbridge, New York, in 1852 and 1853.

  Finding aids:

  Unpublished finding aid available in the repository and online: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc19050.htm

  Subject:

  Antirent War, N.Y., 1839-1846.

  Geographic terms:

  New York (State)--History--1775-1865.

  Geographic terms:

  New York (State)--Rural conditions--19th century.

  Geographic terms:

  Schoharie County (N.Y.)--Social life and customs--19th century.

  Geographic terms:

  North Blenheim (N.Y.)--History Sources.

  Geographic terms:

  Bainbridge (N.Y.)--History Sources.

  Personal author:

  Curtis, Benjamin, 1794-1788.

  Personal author:

  Curtis, William, b. ca. 1823.

  Electronic access:

  Finding aid http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc19050.htm