William Clement Bryant papers, 1856-1895
Collection context
- Creator:
- Bryant, Wm. Clement (William Clement)
- Extent:
- 0.5 linear feet (1 box) and 105 items
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This collection includes correspondence with a number of people, including Horatio Hale, William H. Samson, William Kirby, George S. Conover, and others, and pertains to research, publication, and other enterprises regarding prominent individuals such as Red Jacket and Joseph Brant, and the Cherry Valley Massacre. Correspondence includes linguistic, genealogical, and historical information, including sensitive content.
- Biographical / historical:
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William Clement Bryant (1830-1898) came to Buffalo, NY in 1854 to practice law. While in NY, he also served as the president of the Buffalo Historical Society in 1876, and as president of the Thomas Orphan Asylum. He had a deep interest in the lives of the Indigenous people around him, particularly the Iroquois, and did personal and public research on the history of Buffalo and surrounding areas relating to Indigenous peoples.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection is closed pending community consulation. 2024-09-26, kws
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); William Clement Bryant 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