Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848
2. Astor, John Jacob, 1822-1890
3. Astor, William Waldorf Astor, Viscount, 1848-1919
4. Nebel, Daniel
5. Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
6. Smith, Peter

Description

1. 2.5 linear feet (4 boxes, 5 v.)

Summary

1. Collection consists of papers of John Jacob Astor and his grandson and great-grandson.

Subject

1. Astor family.
2. Gibbs family.
3. Morris family.
4. Nobility -- Great Britain.
5. Railroads -- New York (State)
6. Real property -- New York (State)
7. England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
8. New York (State) -- Commerce.

Genre/Form

1. Drawings.
2. Photographic prints.
3. Sketches.

Call number

1. MssCol 141

Language

1. English

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Source (note)

1. B. Weinreb

Biography (note)

1. John Jacob Astor (1763-1848) was an American merchant, fur trader and capitalist. John Jacob Astor, III (1822-1890), financier and philanthropist, was his grandson; and William Waldorf Astor (1848-1929), who became Viscount Astor after moving to England in 1890, was his great-grandson.

Indexes/finding aids (note)

1. Finding aid available in repository.

Processing action (note)

1. Surveyed
2. Cataloging updated

Restricted access

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

Connect to:

1. NYPL Digital Collections

Occupation

1. Capitalists and financiers.

Added author

1. Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848.
2. Astor, John Jacob, 1822-1890.
3. Astor, William Waldorf Astor, Viscount, 1848-1919.
4. Nebel, Daniel.
5. Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874.
6. Smith, Peter.

LCCN

1. ms 69000804