| Description |
.4 linear foot (1 box) |
| Summary |
Collection contains two holograph manuscripts by Tredwell. One manuscript, 1914, is a history of the book trade in Brooklyn during the 19th century. The other consists of his reminiscences in diary entries from 1840 to 1881, with notes dating as late as 1892, and concerns people and events in Brooklyn, Queens and Hempstead, Long Island, New York. |
| Restricted Access |
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated. |
| Biography |
Daniel Melancthon Tredwell (1825-1921) was an American businessman and bibliophile from Brooklyn, N.Y., who wrote about life and history on Long Island. |
| Subject |
Tredwell, Daniel M. (Daniel Melancthon), 1826-1921.
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Booksellers and bookselling -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Indians of North America -- New York (State)
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Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) -- Social life and customs.
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Long Island (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs.
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Queens County (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs.
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| Genre/Form |
Diaries.
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| Local Subject |
Booksellers and bookselling -- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
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| Call No. |
MssCol 3028
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| Research Call Number |
MssCol 3028
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