John Yardley Collection of materials related to the Dutch Reformed Church of NYC, 1700-1900
Collection context
- Creator:
- Yardley, John H., 1945-2006
- Extent:
- 84.5 linear feet 64 record cartons, 2 document boxes; 1 flat box; 1 smaller document box
- Language:
- English , Dutch; Flemish .
- Scope and content:
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This collection consists of primary source material.
- Biographical / historical:
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The first Church organized in New Netherlands was the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam (New York City). The Church was formed in 1628, but baptismal and marriage records start in 1639. As the Dutch spread out in their settlements, new churches sprang up on Long Island, Staten Island, and along areas of the Hudson River Valley.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
This collection is located on-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John H. Yardley Collection of Source Materials Realting to the Dutch Reformed Church of NYC; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu