Johannes Eldert papers
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Abstract
This collection includes two documents dated 1812-1817: an inventory of items in the home of Thomas W. Hunt in the town of New Lots and an inventory of goods in Margaret Eldert's estate.
Biographical note
Margaret Eldert died in Brooklyn in 1817.
Historical note
The town of New Lots later became part of the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Arrangement
This small collection is housed in a single folder with no particular arrangement.
Scope and Contents
The collection includes an inventory of items in the home of Thomas W. Hunt in the town of New Lots, taken by Johannes Eldert in exchange for $75 rent that Hunt owed; and an inventory of goods in Margaret Eldert's estate.
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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); Johannes Eldert papers, 1977.651, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown. The papers were formally accessioned in 1977.
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Processing Information
This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.
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This finding aid does not include an online listing of contents.
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