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Samuel Miller Megie account book and diary
- Title
- Samuel Miller Megie account book and diary, 1828-1862.
- Author
- Megie, Samuel Miller.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Mixed material | Request in advance | MssCol 1954 | Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328 |
Details
- Description
- .13 linear foot (1 volume)
- Summary
- This volume contains the sailmaking business accounts and farm diary of Samuel Miller Megie. The account book portion dates from 1828-1831 and was used at Megie's sailmaking business in New York City. The diary was kept from January 1-December 31, 1862 and primarily concerns activities on Megie's farm at Murray Hill, New Providence Township, Union County, New Jersey. Diary entries were made by various members of the Megie family and describe family activities, hired help, the weather, crops, visitors, periodicals received at the Post Office, and other matters. There are also occasional cost records.
- Subjects
- Home economics, Rural > New Jersey > History > 19th century
- Account books--New York (N.Y.)--19th century
- Diaries
- Farm life > New Jersey
- Megie, Samuel Miller > Diaries
- Cost and standard of living > New Jersey > New Providence > 19th century
- New Providence (N.J.) > Social life and customs
- Sailmakers
- Farmers > Diaries
- Genre/Form
- Account books--New York (N.Y.)--19th century.
- Diaries.
- Access (note)
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Call Number
- MssCol 1954
- OCLC
- 751995109
- Author
- Megie, Samuel Miller.
- Title
- Samuel Miller Megie account book and diary, 1828-1862.
- Restricted Access
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 1954