Van Wagenen Family Documents, 1730-1839
Collection context
- Creator:
- Van Wagenen Family
- Extent:
- 0.42 linear feet (1 document box)
- Language:
- English , Dutch; Flemish .
- Scope and content:
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A small but interesting collection of family documents that relate to the history of slavery and Columbia.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Van Wagenen family is one of the oldest and most significant of early Dutch families who settled in the Hudson Valley of NY State, having left the Netherlands about 1637 and having inhabited Kingston on the shores of the Hudson River sometime around 1650.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- 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); Van Wagenen Family Papers; 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