{"value"=>"<p> Bowne family materials include photographic portrait of Robert Bowne; copy of indenture (Dec. 1, 1775) between Robert Bowne and Joseph Shotwell; printed document signed by Robert Bowne (Nov. 11, 1803) with holograph voucher signed by Robert Bowne relating to the importation of merchandise from London on the Ship \"Iris\", Joseph Skinner, Master. Bowne & Co. materials including a photostat of the front page of The Independent Journal (Apr. 7, 1784) announcing the organization of the Bank of New York and the availability of subscription books at the office of Robert Bowne; cover, envelope, mock-ups and draft of booklet (1952) by EAS, Jr. on the history of Bowne & Co.; and thank-you letters for the booklet from business and political figures.</p>"}