Albert Osborn family papers
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Abstract
This collection consists of documents dated 1849-1892: correspondence between Albert Osborn and his daughter, Anna; a legal agreement between Albert Osborn and Samuel Smith; various financial notes; and the last will and testament of Adeline Osborn.
Biographical note
Albert and Adeline Osborn lived with their daughter Anna on Gallatin Place in Brooklyn, N.Y., on a plot of land between Fulton and Livingston Streets that Albert had purchased in 1856. During Albert's time living in California in the late 1840s and early 1850s, Adeline and Anna had resided at No. 20 Johnson Street in Brooklyn.
Arrangement
This small collection is housed in a single folder.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of correspondence between Albert Osborn and his daughter, Anna, regarding her schoolwork and his travels to California and Mexico during the period 1849 to 1852. Also included is a legal agreement between Albert Osborn and Samuel Smith for a plot of land on Gallatin Place in Brooklyn, as well as various financial notes and the last will and testament of Adeline Osborn.
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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); Albert Osborn family papers, 1977.563, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Malcolm G. Smith, date unknown. Formally accessioned in 1977.
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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 2023.
