Mitchell
Family Papers
The Mitchell Family Papers consist mainly of letters written between
1819 and the 1860s. These letters document three generations of the
family, often involving many significant moments in American history,
including the Draft Riots in New York City during the Civil War and
the Civil War itself. View Online |
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King Family Papers
The King Manuscript Collection presents the life of a Quaker
family in 18th and early 19th century Queens and New York City.
Like many items from the King Family, their letters are excellently
preserved at Kingsland Homestead. Coming Soon!
For documents relating to Captain Joseph King's sea voyages during
the 1790s and early 1800s, click
here to be directed to Mystic Seaport's Captain Joseph King
website.
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Clara
Driscoll Papers (Walcott Family Papers)
Written in the intriguing "Round Robin" style of letter-writing,
the Walcott Family's letters are preserved by the Society. The letters
date from the late 19th century and often discuss family member Clara
Driscoll's relationship with and work for the Tiffany glass company.
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Diary of
William King Murray
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Object
of the Month
The Star (1838) by Jurgen Frederick Huge
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Genealogy
Click here to view a family tree of the King, Mitchell and Murray
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