Coney Island Jockey Club collection
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Abstract
The collection spans the period 1889 to 1899 and contains the club's founding resolution, program broadsides, and ephemera such as passes, badges, and tickets from races organized by the club.
Historical note
The Coney Island Jockey Club was founded during the late 19th century by Leonard Jerome and William Kissam Vanderbilt. During its early existence the club held horse races at the Propect Park fairgrounds, and in 1880 the club built the Sheepshead Bay Race Track, where its races were held thereafter.
Arrangement
This small collection is housed in a single oversize folder with no particular arrangement.
Scope and Contents
The collection spans the period 1889 to 1899 and contains the club's founding resolution, program broadsides, and ephemera such as passes, badges, and tickets from races organized by the club. Some of the 42 tickets, passes, and badges are mounted on board.
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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); Coney Island Jockey Club collection, 1987.007, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Donald E.L. Wesely, 1987.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
If digital surrogates exist, they should be used in place of the originals whenever possible.
About this Guide
Processing Information
This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2024.
