EAD
TABLE OF CONTENTSInventory |
Guide to the Michael M. Titus Miscellaneous Documents
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Titus, Michael M. | |
| Title | Michael M. Titus Miscellaneous Documents, | |
| Dates: | 1802-1854 | |
| Abstract: | The collection consists of only 9 items, thus titled "Miscellaneous Documents”. Six of the documents are real estate deeds or related documents dated 1802, 1814, 1827, 1828, 1829, and 1832, apparently involving real estate in Manhattan, and especially members of the Hicks family. | |
| Extent: | 1 box, .2 cubic feet | |
| Identification: | T-4 | |
| Location: | The material is located in the Archives at Queens Library. | |
Historical/Biographical Note
Michael M. Titus was a Manhattan lumber merchant who probably died in 1852. He was married to Alcie Hicks and his sister Margaret was married to his business partner, Whitehead Hicks. Titus is the father of Peter H. Titus.
Return to the Table of Contents
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of only 9 items, thus titled "Miscellaneous Documents”. Six of the documents are real estate deeds or related documents dated 1802, 1814, 1827, 1828, 1829, and 1832, apparently involving real estate in Manhattan, and especially members of the Hicks family.
Another document dated Apr 28, 1824 involves Titus and Whitehead Hicks who were partners in the firm of Hicks and Titus. It is an agreement to dissolve the partnership.
Two other documents dated 1852 and 1854 are legal documents referring to the estate of Mr. Titus.
Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents
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 Michael M. Titus 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.
Return to the Table of Contents
Access Points
Subject Names:
- Titus, Michael M.
Subject Places:
- New York (N.Y.)
Return to the Table of Contents
Inventory
[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]
