Sarah Streeter Lester papers
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Abstract
The Sarah Streeter Lester papers contain a 1731 bond between Joris Rapalje and Hendrick Suydam; a deed between Benjamin Hildreth and Benjamin Birdsall, 1788; and a resolution honoring Peter Wyckoff from his employees, 1855.
Biographical note
Sarah Streeter Lester was the daughter of Milford B. and Sarah Maria Wyckoff Streeter, authors of The Wyckoff Family in America: A Genealogy.
Arrangement
This small collection is housed in a single folder with no particular arrangement.
Scope and Contents
The Sarah Streeter Lester papers contain a 1731 bond between Joris Rapalje and Hendrick Suydam of Brooklyn; a deed for Benjamin Hildreth's purchase of New York City property from Benjamin Birdsall, 1788; and a resolution honoring Peter Wyckoff from his employees, 1855.
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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); Sarah Streeter Lester papers, 1978.056, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Sarah Streeter Lester, date unknown. The papers were formally accessioned in 1978.
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Processing Information
This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.
