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Guide to the Joseph H. Van Mater, Jr. Miscellaneous Real Estate Deeds
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Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Van Mater, Joseph H., Jr. | |
| Title | Joseph H. Van Mater, Jr. Miscellaneous Real Estate Deeds, | |
| Dates: | 1850-1859 | |
| Abstract: | This is an extremely small collection consisting of only a dozen documents, virtually all of them real estate deeds. These deeds are with several different individuals, though the name Edward Wilford occurs most frequently. Evidently, the land referred to is always noted as being in Maspeth, and it is quite possible that essentially, the various deeds or related documents may refer to the same piece of land. Documents are dated primarily in the l850s. | |
| Extent: | 1 box, .2 cubic feet | |
| Identification: | V-5 | |
| Location: | The material is located in the Archives at Queens Library. | |
Historical/Biographical Note
No biographical information regarding Mr. Van Mater has been located. According to information found on some of the documents, he was a farmer residing in the village of Maspeth in the town of Newtown.
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Scope and Content Note
This is an extremely small collection consisting of only a dozen documents, virtually all of them real estate deeds. These deeds are with several different individuals, though the name Edward Wilford occurs most frequently. Evidently, the land referred to is always noted as being in Maspeth, and it is quite possible that essentially, the various deeds or related documents may refer to the same piece of land. Documents are dated primarily in the l850s.
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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 Joseph H. Van Mater, Jr. 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 Names:
- Van Mater, Joseph H., Jr.
Subject Places:
- Maspeth (New York, N.Y.)
Document Types:
- deeds
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Inventory
[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]
