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Guide to the Halsey Family Miscellaneous Real Estate Deeds
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Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Halsey family | |
| Title | Halsey Family Miscellaneous Real Estate Deeds, | |
| Dates: | 1802-1930 | |
| Abstract: | There are only eight real estate deeds or related land papers in this small collection, all dated in the first half of the 19th century. Though several individuals with the name Halsey are found on the documents, it appears that Slyvanus (Silvanus) Halsey is most frequently mentioned. | |
| Extent: | 1 box, .2 cubic feet | |
| Identification: | H-11 | |
| Location: | The material is located in the Archives at Queens Library. | |
Historical/Biographical Note
The Halsey family has not been researched. The documents in this small collection all refer, however, to the Halseys of the town of Southampton, some of them making specific mention of Hay Ground, a flat section of land between the villages of Water Mill and Bridgehampton.
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Scope and Content Note
There are only eight real estate deeds or related land papers in this small collection, all dated in the first half of the 19th century. Though several individuals with the name Halsey are found on the documents, it appears that Slyvanus (Silvanus) Halsey is most frequently mentioned.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Creator of item, date of item (if known), identification of item, if a photograph its control number. The Halsey Family Miscellaneous Real Estate Deeds, Archives at Queens Library, Queens Borough Public Library.
Access Restrictions
Open for research without restrictions. Manuscripts are only available in the Archives at Queens Library, please call (718) 990-0770 for hours. Manuscript users will be required to complete the division's Manuscript Usage Form and deposit their photograph identification or Queens Borough Public Library card with a staff member. The identification will be returned to the user after she/he has returned the material. Manuscript users will deposit all their personal items behind the reference desk. Manuscript users must use the division's loose sheets of paper for note taking. To reiterate, no pen of any type is permitted. Paper and a pencil are available upon request. Manuscript users may be required to use special handling procedures depending on the conditions of the material.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the:
- Archives at Queens Library
- Queens Borough Public Library
- 89-11 Merrick Boulevard
- Jamaica, NY 11432
- Phone: (718) 990-0770.
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Access Points
Subject Family Names:
- Halsey Family
Subject Places:
- Southampton (N.Y.)
Document Types:
- deeds
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Inventory
[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]
