Queens history collection, 1791-1968, 1851-1897 (bulk)

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Queens history collection, 1791-1968, 1851-1897 (bulk)

Bills and receipts, correspondence, certificates, announcements, and related items concerning several communities in Queens, notably Flushing, including records of the Flushing Institute, Fire Department, Flushing Town Hall, and Prince family, as well as of Whitestone and Newtown (now Elmhurst).

2 cubic ft.

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Prince family.

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Flushing Institute

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Incorporated in 1827 and closed in 1902, the Flushing Institute served as a school for boys. From the description of Records, [ca. 1840]-1939. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155478842 ...

Poppenhusen Institute

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Vocational courses offered at Poppenhusen Institute trained students for jobs in defense-related industries during World War II. From the description of War production training program, 1940-1945. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155478695 Collecting area: Material pertaining to College Point in Queens and surrounding communities, as well as materials about Poppenhusen Institute, its founder, Conrad Poppenhusen, and his family. Poppenhusen Institute wa...