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Hawkins family papers, 1818-1937; bulk, 1830-1850
Author
Hawkins family.
Pages:
5
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1 copy available at Manuscripts and Special Collections.
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Hawkins family papers, 1818-1937; bulk, 1830-1850
Hawkins family.
Control Number:
(OCoLC)900478282
Local call number:
SC23314
Author:
Hawkins family.
Title:
Hawkins family papers, 1818-1937; bulk, 1830-1850.
Quantity:
5 boxes (1.50 cubic ft.)
Arrangement:
Correspondence arranged chronologically.
Historical/biog note:
Prominent family in business and politics in Alexander (Genesee County), New York.
Review:
These papers consist chiefly of correspondence related to the political and business interests of brothers Henry and Van Rensselaer Hawkins from 1830 to 1850. The letters detail politics and government in Genesee County and New York State at the time and the activities of the Whig Party relative to the U.S. Presidential election of 1840. The letters also concern the brothers' interests in banking and finance, investments in railroads, and land speculation in New York State and Michigan. Included are account books, land records, and photographs.
Finding aids:
Unpublished finding aid available in the repository and online http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc23314.html
Subject:
Presidents--United States--Election--1840.
Subject:
Land titles--Michigan.
Subject:
Land titles--New York (State)--Genesee County.
Subject:
Land titles--New York (State)--Niagara County.
Geographic terms:
New York (State)--History--1775-1865.
Geographic terms:
Alexander (N.Y. : Town)--History Sources.
Geographic terms:
Genesee County (N.Y.)--History Sources.
Geographic terms:
New York (State)--Politics and government--1775-1865.
Geographic terms:
United States--Politics and government--1815-1861.
Personal author:
Hawkins, Henry, 1790-1845.
Personal author:
Hawkins, Van Rensselaer, 1796-1847.
Electronic access:
Finding aid: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc23314.html
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