H. Randolph Lever papers 1963

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H. Randolph Lever papers 1963

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H. Randolph Lever papers, dated 1963. The papers consist of Lever's last will and testament, as well as a newspaper clipping announcing the marriage of John Howard Lever to Mary Eliza Backus. H. Randolph Lever was a wealthy resident of Brooklyn who bequeathed multiple items from his estate to the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, and the Long Island Historical Society (later the Brooklyn Historical Society).

0.08 Linear feet; in one folder

Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)

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Long Island Historical Society

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In 1896 several influential individuals in Brooklyn, New York, decided to collect authentic authoritative materials relating to the past and present history of Brooklyn and its inhabitants. Therefore, on June 28, 1897, The Hon. Frederick W. Wurster, mayor of the city (of Brooklyn, New York), authorized the Long Island Historical Society to compile information covering the Dutch and English records of the earliest settled towns in Brooklyn which included Midwout (later Flatbush), Brooklyn, Amersf...

Brooklyn Historical Society (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)

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Lever, H. Randolph

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Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences

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Founded 1843, the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences was the umbrella organization for four major Brooklyn institutions: Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Children's Museum, and Brooklyn Academy of Music. Several smaller organizations were also under its jurisdiction. From the description of Records, 1843-1980. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122529756 The Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences (BIAS) evolved from the Brooklyn Apprentices' Library Assoc...