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Papers, 1910-1962 ; bulk 1930-1950
Author
Lent family.
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3
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Papers, 1910-1962 ; bulk 1930-1950
Lent family.
Control Number:
(N) SC21085
Author:
Lent family.
Title:
Papers, 1910-1962 ; bulk 1930-1950.
Quantity:
3 boxes (1.00 cubic ft.).
Historical/biog note:
The Lent family came from Beacon, Dutchess County, New York. Four brothers and a sister - John, George, William, Davis (called Dave), and Lillian - figure in this collection. William and Dave stayed in Beacon; John moved up to Glasco, Ulster County, New York and George moved out west. George Lent became an engineer and settled in Seattle, Washington, in the late-19th century. He went into navigation and shipping and ended his career as chairman of the board of the Pugit Sound Navigation Company. He helped support his siblings by paying their bills. Starting in 1931, he sent monthly remittance checks to brothers William and Dave, both of whom had trouble finding work during the Great Depression and, on occasion, took in boarders. In 1938, their recently widowed sister, Lillian Lent Amouroux, moved back to Beacon to board with William's family.
Historical/biog note:
Helen Lent, William's daughter, worked as a secretary for the Dutchess Tool Company in Beacon, New York. Never marrying, she lived at home, and handled the family finances. She wrote parodies and puns.
Abstract:
The Lent Family papers reflect Depression-era economic hardships and concerns. This family correspondence focuses on finances, unemployment, layoffs, household economics, and amusements. The letters are from either George Lent to brother William and niece Helen or from Lillian Lent Amouroux to niece Helen, including a few carbons of Helen's replies. Only George's regular checks in his letters to his brothers made it possible for them to maintain their households. The Seattle letters give some insight into the problems of the Puget Sound Navigation Company especially while George was chairman of the board in the 1930s and 1940s.
Abstract:
Helen also received letters from friends and fellow Dutchess Tool Company employees. There are also folders of legal materials and taxes for Dutchess County family property; assorted invitations; cards; and receipts. The bills and receipts show the family's need to resort to time payments or installment plans for domestic purchases starting in the Depression.
Index notes:
Unpublished finding available in the repository.
Preferred citation:
Lent family papers, 1910-1967.
Subject:
Depressions--1929--New York (State)--Beacon.
Subject:
Depressions--1929--Washington (State)--Seattle.
Geographic terms:
United States--History--1919-1933.
Geographic terms:
United States--History--1933-1945.
Geographic terms:
New York (State)--History--1865-
Geographic terms:
Washington (State)--History--1889-
Geographic terms:
Seattle (Wash.)--History--1889-
Geographic terms:
Beacon (N.Y.)--Social life and customs.
Form/genre terms:
Letters. aat
Personal author:
Lent, George.
Personal author:
Lent, William.
Personal author:
Lent, Helen.
Personal author:
Amouroux, Lillian.
LOCATION:
Manuscripts and Special Collections New York State Library Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230.
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