David Young papers
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Abstract
This collection includes various materials spanning 1891 to 1896 and relating to Reverend David Young. Reverend David Young (1719-1752) was born in Southold, Long Island and graduated from Yale College in 1741. He was ordained in either Setauket or Brookhaven, Long Island in 1742.
Biographical note
Reverend David Young (1719-1752) was born in Southold, Long Island and graduated from Yale College in 1741. He was ordained in either Setauket or Brookhaven, Long Island in 1742.
Scope and Contents
This collection includes various materials spanning 1891 to 1896 and relating to Reverend David Young, including originals of some of Reverend David Young's sermons; research notes on important dates in Young's life and sermons; a copy of a letter from Jonathan Barber to Young's wife sending condolences upon Young's death; a copy of an excerpt from A History of the Presbyterian Church in America containing a biographical sketch of Young; correspondence concerning Young's research; and an unidentified sketch map.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
The materials in this collection are in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); David Young papers, 1977.554, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of F. and H. Young, 1927.
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Processing Information
Minimally processed to the collection level. This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2024.
