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Guide to the Rapelje Family Miscellaneous Documents
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Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Rapelje family | |
| Title | Rapelje Family Miscellaneous Documents, | |
| Dates: | 1774-1848 | |
| Abstract: | This is a very small collection, though the documents in it range from about 1774 to 1848. It contains about 22 documents, about half of which are oversized. These documents consist, for the most part, of real estate deeds or related land documents Including one or two maps showing property boundary lines concerning land in Newtown. Some other names found on these documents include Burtus, Richards, Polhemus, Post and Gosline. Some documents are the result of one of the Rapeljes being appointed executor of wills. One or two letters are also included In this collection. The will of Daniel Rapelje is also found. This item is dated Mar 29, 1794. | |
| Extent: | 2 boxes, .7 cubic feet | |
| Identification: | R-10 | |
| Location: | The material is located in the Archives at Queens Library. | |
Historical/Biographical Note
Judging from the documents in this collection, the Rapeljes were residents of the town of Newtown. There is at least one variant spelling of the name, namely, Rapelye.
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Scope and Content Note
This is a very small collection, though the documents in it range from about 1774 to 1848. It contains about 22 documents, about half of which are oversized. These documents consist, for the most part, of real estate deeds or related land documents Including one or two maps showing property boundary lines concerning land in Newtown. Some other names found on these documents include Burtus, Richards, Polhemus, Post and Gosline. Some documents are the result of one of the Rapeljes being appointed executor of wills. One or two letters are also included In this collection. The will of Daniel Rapelje is also found. This item is dated Mar 29, 1794.
Daniel and Abraham Rapelje are, for all practical purposes, the only Rapeljes mentioned on the documents.
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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 Rapelje Family Miscellaneous Documents, 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:
- Rapelje Family
Subject Places:
- Newtown (Queens County, N.Y.)
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Inventory
[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]
