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Papers, 1830-1924.

Title: Papers, 1830-1924.

Papers of the Vassar family consisting of several collections. Miscellaneous items such as receipts, bills, agreements, deeds, land grant to military tract in Wisconsin, prenuptial agreement, and bonds, 1830-1855; military papers of John G. Vassar, 1836-1837; and genealogy documents and notes, 1867-1870 and undated. Papers of Oliver H. Booth, nephew of Matthew Vassar, consisting of power of attorney to act on behalf of the Vassar Brewery, 1851; letters from Matthew Vassar concerning business affairs, 1853 and 1858; lease, contract, and insurance policy of the Vassar Brewery, 1850-1852; and receipts, cancelled checks, deeds, estate papers, letters, agreements, and bankbooks of Oliver H. Booth, William F. Booth, Sally Ann Ferris, Lucia L. Booth, Elizabeth Booth, and Edward D. Ferris, 1882-1900, concerning personal estates, financial matters such as the sale of a steam yacht, and property transactions. Letter by Matthew Vassar describing his visit to the Isle of Wight, 1840; and miscellaneous estate papers including a recipe for Vassar pale ale. Records of the Women's Union Bible and Tract Society, Poughkeepsie, 1840-1924, consisting of minutes, reports, accounts, programs, clippings, and letters concerning their work distributing religious tracts abroad and locally and their later charity work in Poughkeepsie.

ArchivalResource: .5 cubic ft.

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