Robert Fulton papers, 1809-1838

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0465
Bib ID:
4078795 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 box (1 box (21 items))
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Description

Summary

Material relating to Fulton, including two letters, three deeds, and eight other items dealing chiefly with lands and matters concerning Fulton's steamboats. Also, an unidentified photograph and three letters, 1828-1830, to Walter Edwards, a lawyer living in New York, from his father and two brothers, but having no clear reference to or connection with Fulton. Typescript calendar at the front of the volume.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

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); Robert Fulton 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Glassman, Samuel. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1927. Accession number--M-27.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Biographical / Historical

Inventor.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Photographic prints CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Edwards, Walter CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Inventors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Lawyers -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Real property CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Steamboats CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID