Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens broadsides collection 1781-1840

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Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens broadsides collection 1781-1840

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This collection consists of various printed broadsides compiled by librarians at the Long Island Historical Society (later the Brooklyn Historical Society). The broadsides are primarily from Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens, with some from other areas of New York State, and date from 1781 to 1840. Subjects represented in the broadsides include politics, elections, horse races, advertising, the construction of piers along the East River, public land auctions, and the New York State Militia, among others.

0.1 linear feet; in 18 folders.

Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6329527

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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...

New York (State). Militia

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Levies were special regiments recruited under provisions of the legislature which entitled recruits to plots of unappropriated land. From the description of Levy certificates issued record book. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617529 ...