Helen Martha Wright papers
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Abstract
This collection consists mainly of Wright's genealogical research notes organized by subject, as well as some of her personal papers including photographs and correspondence. Of special interest are Civil War era diaries and correspondence in the Connett Family files.
Biographical / Historical
Helen Martha Wright (1884-1969) was an historian, genealogist, and teacher from New Jersey.
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The collection is arranged by subject.
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Access Restrictions
Open to qualified researchers. Materials in this collection may be stored offsite. For more information on making arrangements to consult them, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.
Use Restrictions
Taking images of documents from the library collections for reference purposes by using hand-held cameras and in accordance with the library's photography guidelines is encouraged. As an alternative, patrons may request up to 20 images per day from staff.
Application to use images from this collection for publication should be made in writing to: Department of Rights and Reproductions, The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024-5194, rightsandrepro@nyhistory.org. Phone: (212) 873-3400 ext. 282.
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Preferred Citation
The collection should be cited as: Helen Martha Wright papers, MS 3111, New-York Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
No information is available at this time.
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Helen Martha Wright personal papers, 1930-1969, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos, notes, correspondence.
Helen Martha Wright personal papers, 1930-1969, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos, notes, correspondence.
Helen Martha Wright books, 1810-1920, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains books from Wright's personal library.
Connett family papers, 1800-1952, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Connett family photos, diaries, correspondence. Includes material from Cornelia Connett, Clara Connett Wright, Belinda Connett, Will Thompson. The correspondence is mostly to and from Will Thompson, a Union soldier in a New Jersey brigade. The diaries were kept by Cornelia Connett and her daughter, Clara Connett Wright.
Connett family papers, 1800-1952, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Connett family photos, diaries, correspondence. Includes material from Cornelia Connett, Clara Connett Wright, Belinda Connett, Will Thompson. The correspondence is mostly to and from Will Thompson, a Union soldier in a New Jersey brigade. The diaries were kept by Cornelia Connett and her daughter, Clara Connett Wright.
Connett family research, 1965-1968, inclusive
De Haven family research, 1930-1968, inclusive
De Haven family research, 1935-1969, inclusive
De Haven family scrapbook, 1930-1968, inclusive
Dean family research, 1930-1969, inclusive
Doty family research, 1935-1968, inclusive
Fairchild family research, 1935-1968, inclusive
Haupt family research, 1935-1969, inclusive
Indentures, 1774-1846, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains handwritten deeds for properties in Pennsylvania.