Catlin family papers, 1817-1852

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0204
Bib ID:
4078591 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Catlin Family
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (56 items in 1 box)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

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.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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

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

Biographical / Historical

Family of Hartford, Harwinton, and Litchfield, Connecticut.

Subject Headings

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Name
Catlin, Abijah, 1805-1891 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Catlin, David W. CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
Atlantic Coast (U.S.) -- Commerce CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Connecticut -- Commerce CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Families -- Connecticut -- Hartford CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Families -- Connecticut -- Harwinton CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Families -- Connecticut -- Litchfield CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Merchants -- Connecticut CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID