Catlin family papers, 1817-1852

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence and Miscellaneous Letters and Documents

Description

Summary

Correspondence and documents of the Catlin family. Most of the correspondence is addressed to Abijah and David W. Catlin, general merchants of dry goods, and comes from dealers in Connecticut, New York and other states along the Eastern seaboard.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence and Miscellaneous Letters and Documents

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Catlin family papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Transferred from the Columbia University Business Library. 570-34219.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Business Library. Date of acquisition--1959. Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/17/89.

Revision Description

July 2020 PDF replaced with full finding aid, YH

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Family of Hartford, Harwinton, and Litchfield, Connecticut.