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Guide to the Joanna Smith Estate Papers
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Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Smith, Joanna, 1804-1892 | |
| Title | Joanna Smith Estate Papers, | |
| Dates: | 1890-1893 | |
| Abstract: | The approximately twenty documents in this collection were the result of this administration by Mr. Denton. Among them is a lengthy 16 page financial statement submitted by Denton indicating in detail the extent of the estate (dated Feb 1, 1890. Many of the other documents are receipts signed by recipients of various shares of the estate (dated 1893). There are also one or two bills submitted to the estate for village and school tax (dated 1891 - 1892 all mentioning estate of Benjamin E, Smith (probably Joanna's husband who preceded her in death)o Also found is a rather lengthy "Account of Sale" performed by auctioneer T.F. Archer in which are listed the various effects of Mrs. Smith (dated Feb. l893). The rest of the documents appear to be probably rough notes, perhaps part of the Sale account. | |
| Extent: | 1 box, .2 cubic feet | |
| Identification: | S-20 | |
| Location: | The material is located in the Archives at Queens Library. | |
Historical/Biographical Note
Joanna Smith was a resident of the town of Jamaica and probably died late in 1892. Upon her death, William L. Denton (perhaps a relative) was appointed the executor of her estate.
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Scope and Content Note
The approximately twenty documents in this collection were the result of this administration by Mr. Denton. Among them is a lengthy 16 page financial statement submitted by Denton indicating in detail the extent of the estate (dated Feb 1, 1890. Many of the other documents are receipts signed by recipients of various shares of the estate (dated 1893). There are also one or two bills submitted to the estate for village and school tax (dated 1891 - 1892 all mentioning estate of Benjamin E, Smith, her husband who died in 1890. Also found is a rather lengthy "Account of Sale" performed by auctioneer T.F. Archer in which are listed the various effects of Mrs. Smith (dated Feb. l893). The rest of the documents appear to be probably rough notes, perhaps part of the Sale account.
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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 Joanna Smith Estate Papers, 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 Names:
- Smith, Joanna, 1804-1892
Subject Places:
- Jamaica (New York, N.Y.)
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Inventory
[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]
