Kane-Hand family papers, 1770-1940

Kane-Hand family papers, 1770-1940

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0691
Bib ID:
4078968 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Kane Family
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
14 boxes (14 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Correspondence and papers of various members of the Kane and Hand families. The collection includes the business correspondence of Oliver Kane of Albany (early 19th century); the correspondence of Moses Hand (1764-1826) of Baltimore; the letters and papers of Thomas Jennings Hand (1824-1908) of New York, with many letters from Professor William Hand Browne of John Hopkins; the diaries and account books of Thomas Jennings Hand, extending from 1859 to 1901, and the household account books of his wife; the family correspondence, accounts, and personal papers of Oliver Kane-Hand (1863-1941); various legal documents and papers of Oliver Kane-Hand (1863-1941); various legal documents and papers of Oliver Kane King, Thomas Jennings Hand, Jr. and Oliver Kane-Hand; and a group of family photographs.

Arrangement

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 off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

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); Kane-Hand 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Family of Oliver Kane-Hand. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1941. Accession number--M-41.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 07/--/89.

Revision Description

2009-07-07 File created.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical / Historical

Families of Baltimore, Albany, and Ossining, New York.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Diaries
Photographic prints
Name
Browne, William Hand, 1828-1912
Hand, Moses, 1764-1826
Hand, Thomas Jennings, 1824-1908
Hand, Thomas Jennings, Jr
Johns Hopkins University -- Faculty
Kane, Oliver
Kane-Hand, Oliver, 1863-1941
King, Oliver Kane
Place
Albany (N.Y.) -- Commerce
Baltimore (Md.) -- Genealogy
Baltimore (Md.) -- Social life and customs
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs
New York (State) -- Genealogy
Ossining (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs
Subject
Families -- Maryland -- Baltimore
Families -- New York (State) -- Albany
Families -- New York (State) -- New York
Families -- New York (State) -- Ossining

Series I: Kane-Hand Papers


Box 1

Miscellaneous


Box 2

O. K. Hand


Box 3

Moses Hand


Box 4

O. K. Hand


Box 5

O. K. Hand-Check Books


Box 6

Letters to O. K. Hand


Box 7

Photographs


Box 8

Letters to O. K. Hand


Box 8

Letters to Mrs. T. J. Hand (Ellen King Hand)


Box 9

T. J. Hand


Box 10

T. J. Hand


Box 11

Letters to T. J. Hand


Box 12

T. J. Hand, Jr. '83


Box 13

O. K. Hand


Box 14

O. K. King


Box 15

Diaries and Account Books


Box 16

Genealogy