Rodman-Harvey family papers, 1777-1850.

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Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .9 linear foot (2 boxes)

Access Restrictions

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

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of correspondence and business and personal papers of the Rodman and Harvey families. Correspondence is of Washington Hendrix Rodman; his wife,Mary Harvey Rodman; and her ancestors Elizabeth Mackaness Harvey and Thomas Mackaness, merchant of New York City. Also, business papers of Andrew Backus, merchant in cotton,yarns and wool in Paterson, N.J.; personal and domestic bills and accounts, ca. 1820-1850, of Rodman as a residentof New York City and Brooklyn; and letters from Lucy A. Rodman to Mary A. Rodman, referring to members of the Whistler family.

Controlled Access Terms

• Whisler family.
• Harvey family.
• Rodman family.
• Textile industry -- New Jersey.
• Mills and mill-work -- New Jersey.
• New York (N.Y.) -- Commerce.
• Paterson (N.J.) -- Commerce.
• Merchants.

Additional Creator Names

• Rodman, Washington Hendrix, b. 1792.
• Rodman, Mary Harvey.
• Harvey, Elizabeth Mackaness.
• Mackaness, Thomas.
• Backus, Andrew.
• Rodman, Lucy A.