Research Catalog

Title

Abner Lord Ely papers, 1835-1955, bulk (1848-1871).

Author

Ely, Abner Lord, 1805-1871.

Supplementary Content

Finding Aid

Details

Additional Authors

• Ely, Horace S.
• Ely, John.
• Ely, Seth M.
• Lesieur, John B., -1876.
• Nevius, Richard Ely, 1907-

Description

1 linear foot (2 boxes).

Summary

Collection consists of general and family correspondence, legal and financial papers, and other materials relating mainly to Ely's activities as a dry goods merchant, commission agent, and manager of real estate in New York City.

Subjects

• Merchants
• Paris (France) > History > 1789-1900
• France > History > 1789-1900
• Paris (France) > Social life and customs > 19th century
• New York (N.Y.) > Commerce
• Commercial law > United States
• Real property > New York (State) > New York
• Real estate management > New York (State) > New York
• Dry-goods > New York (State) > New York
• United States > Supreme Court
• Horace S. Ely & Co. (New York, N.Y.)
• Ely family
• Mead family
• Ely, Abner Lord, 1805-1871

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Source (note)

• Nevius, Mrs. Richard Ely; Scott Petersen

Biography (note)

• Abner Lord Ely (1805-1871) was a New York City merchant and real estate manager.

Processing Action (note)

• Surveyed
• Cataloging updated

Call Number

MssCol 920

OCLC

NYPW89-A438

Author

Ely, Abner Lord, 1805-1871.

Title

Abner Lord Ely papers, 1835-1955, bulk (1848-1871).

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

Abner Lord Ely (1805-1871) was a New York City merchant and real estate manager. He founded the real estate management firm Horace S. Ely & Company in New York City.

Finding Aids

Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

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Finding Aid

Occupation

Merchants.

Added Author

Ely, Horace S.

Ely, John.

Ely, Seth M.

Lesieur, John B., -1876.

Nevius, Richard Ely, 1907-

Research Call Number

MssCol 920