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Guide to the Arthur D. Benson Genealogical Notes and Correspondence Concerning Egbert Benson and the Benson Family
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Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Benson, Arthur D. | |
| Title | Arthur D. Benson Genealogical Notes and Correspondence Concerning Egbert Benson and the Benson Family, | |
| Dates: | 1938 | |
| Abstract: | Almost half of the collection consists of letters (primarily typewritten) addressed by Mr. Benson to Richard B. Sealock, Archives at Queens Library Head. These are dated 1938 for the most part and describe some of the researches made by Benson concerning his famous forbearer, as well as some of his efforts to see that the historical marker was placed. Some letters make mention of a few photographs or other items concerning the Benson family donated to the Library. These photographs are probably the same ones which are included in this collection. | |
| Extent: | 1 box, .2 cubic feet | |
| Identification: | B-11 | |
| Location: | The material is located in the Archives at Queens Library. | |
Historical/Biographical Note
Egbert Benson (1746-1833) was the first Attorney General of the State of New York. He also held other political offices, such as Chief Judge of the Second Circuit Court of the United States, as well as being a member of the Continental Congress.
He is buried in Prospect Cemetery in Jamaica, his grave being designated by an historical marker. The Benson Family was among the very earliest Dutch families to settle in Manhattan.
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Scope and Content Note
From an examination of the items in this small collection (ca. 50 items), it would appear that it resulted largely from the activities of Arthur D. Benson to have an historical marker erected over the grave of his ancestor, the first Attorney General of New York State.
Almost half of the collection consists of letters (primarily typewritten) addressed by Mr. Benson to Richard B. Sealock, Archives at Queens Library Head. These are dated 1938 for the most part and describe some of the researches made by Benson concerning his famous forbearer, as well as some of his efforts to see that the historical marker was placed. Some letters make mention of a few photographs or other items concerning the Benson family donated to the Library. These photographs are probably the same ones which are included in this collection.
The other half of the collection is essentially composed of genealogical notes concerning the Benson family gathered by Mr. Arthur Benson. These are principally in carbon typescript. There are also about a dozen photographs of various family members, most of which have accompanying genealogical information. This data was probably gathered by Mr. Benson in the early 1930s.
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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 Arthur D. Benson Genealogical Notes and Correspondence Concerning Egbert Benson and the Benson Family, Archives at Queens Library, Queens Borough Public Library.
Provenance
Unknown
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 Names:
- Benson, Arthur D.
- Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833
Subject Family Names:
- Benson Family
Subject Places:
- Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
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Inventory
[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]
