Beeks family papers

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unitid

{"value"=>"MssCol 4830", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"4830", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unittitle

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

unitdate

{"value"=>"1858-1928", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1858/1928"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>".84 linear foot (2 boxes)"}], "supress_display"=>true}

abstract

{"value"=>"The Beeks family papers consist mainly of personal correspondence. Also included are manuscripts, a commonplace book, a few photographs, and other personal miscellany. The bulk of the material dates between 1899-1928, and includes a letterpress copybook documenting the law practice of James Beeks between 1899-1901; correspondence written to his wife, Sarah Jane Brackinridge Beeks during his business trip to Cuba in 1902; and the correspondence of his eldest son, Edward Beeks, while living in Shanghai from 1911-1928. Other correspondents include Beeks' children McCary W. Beeks, Gertrude Beeks Easley, Helen Beeks Lounsbury, and various members of the extended family"}

date_inclusive_start

1858

date_inclusive_end

1928

origination

{"value"=>"Beeks, James Crisfield", "type"=>"persname"}

keydate

1858

prefercite

{"value"=>"Beeks family papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.84 linear feet (2 boxes)

date_start

1858

date_end

1928

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