Eastgate family papers

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{"value"=>"MssCol NYGB 18240", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"18240", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1848-1913", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1848/1913"}

{"value"=>"1958", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1958"}

date_inclusive_start

1848

date_inclusive_end

1958

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1848

unittitle

{"value"=>"Eastgate family papers"}

repository

{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">The New York Public Library. <span class=\"subarea\">Manuscripts and Archives Division</span></span> <div class=\"address\"><span class=\"addressline\">New York, New York</span></div>"}

abstract

{"value"=>"Iantha Schultz Cantine (1864-1951) extensively researched the genealogy of the Eastgate family. Shortly before her death, she wrote a book entitled The Descendants of John Eastgate, 1791-1837 in the United States, using information which she gathered from family members, historic family documents, and her own recollection. Intending to accompany her aunt's book with further historical documentation, in 1958 Katherine E. Schultz arranged dozens of mostly 19th century family letters into a collection. She also created a volume of corresponding transcriptions and family photographs. This is the material that comprises the Eastgate Family Papers."}

prefercite

{"value"=>"<p>Eastgate Family Papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.</p>"}

bioghist

{"value"=>"<p>Iantha Schultz Cantine (1864-1951) extensively researched the genealogy of the Eastgate family. Shortly before her death, she wrote a book entitled The Descendants of John Eastgate, 1791-1837 in the United States, using information which she gathered from family members, historic family documents, and her own recollection.</p> <p>Intending to accompany her aunt's book with further historical documentation, in 1958 Katherine E. Schultz arranged dozens of mostly 19th century family letters into a collection. She also created a volume of corresponding transcriptions and family photographs. This is the material that comprises the Eastgate Family Papers.</p>"}

custodhist

{"value"=>"<p>From the McChesney Collection; presented to the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society by the estate of Katherine E. Schultz, 1982</p>"}

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{"value"=>"<p>The Eastgate Family Papers were assembled by Katherine E. Schultz, and intended to complement Iantha Schultz Cantine's book The Descendants of John Eastgate 1791-1837 in the United States. The papers date from circa 1848-1913, and consist of letters from the seven Eastgate siblings to their mother, Sarah Grimley Eastgate, as well as the siblings' correspondence with each other. Letters from friends of the family are also present. This collection includes a volume created in 1958 that contains transcripts of the original letters, biographical sketches of family members, and family photographs. The original letters and the corresponding transcripts follow each other in exactly the same order. While transcripts exist for most of the original letters, there are a few omissions. Likewise, there are a few instances where transcriptions were made for letters not found among the original documents.</p> <p>The widowed Sarah Grimley Eastgate moved to Ulster County, New York from Ontario, Canada with her seven children in 1837 following the death of her husband John Eastgate. As adults, some of her progeny stayed in Ulster County, while others moved to North Dakota or Pennsylvania -- apparently to pursue opportunities in agriculture and the tanning industry. Sarah Grimley Eastgate remained in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, and received letters from her family and friends. These letters reflect the hardship of 19th century life: frequent illness, loneliness, death and hard work are common troubles. Some letters offer a glimpse into leisure activities, religious views, social values, and other aspects of 19th century life. Reflecting the controversy of slavery in antebellum America, a December 1857 letter by Emeline Eastgate to her sister states, \"And as for marrying a slave holder I never can if he were as rich as Croesus\".</p>"}

acqinfo

{"value"=>"<p>Gift of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 2008</p>"}

origination

{"value"=>"Schultz, Katherine E", "type"=>"persname"}

processinfo

{"value"=>"<p>Compiled by Michael B. O'Connor.</p>"}

extent_statement

.21 linear feet (1 box)

date_start

1848

date_end

1958

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