- Creator
- De Zeng, Frederick Augustus, 1756-1838
- Call number
- MssCol 753
- Physical description
- .25 linear feet (1 box)
- Language
- Materials in English
- Preferred Citation
Frederick A. De Zeng papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Baron Frederick A. De Zeng (1756-1838), a Hessian officer who became a naturalized American citizen, was the first manufacturer of window glass in the United States. Collection consists of letters and documents, 1781-1831, to, from, and about De Zeng, and letters, 1843-1849, to De Zeng's son, William Steuben De Zeng. Subjects include the Onondaga Nation, Shakers, Ontario Glass Company, and personal and family matters.
Biographical/historical information
F. A. DeZeng was a Hessian officer who arrived in this country—proof of which is Item No. 1 below— in 1781. He was the first manufacturer of window glass in this country.
Key terms
Names
- Clinton, George, 1739-1812
- De Zeng, Frederick Augustus, 1756-1838
- De Zeng, William Steuben, 1793-1882
- Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
- Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872
- De Zeng family
- Ontario Glass Company
- Shakers
Subjects
- Glass manufacture
- Hessians -- United States
- Industries -- New York (State)
- Industries -- Ontario
- Onondaga Indians
- Windows
Occupations
Using the collection
Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328
Access to materials
Request an in-person research appointment.Alternative form available
Entire collection available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-753