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By Amelia Bathke, Margaret Daily and Sara Goldfarb, Pratt Institute, School of Information
Collection Overview
Abstract
Contained within this record group are the papers, photographs, clippings, notes, and memorabilia assembled by descendants of Pliny Freeman (1798-1879), noted nineteenth century businessman. Freeman died on May 5, 1879 and is interred at The Green-Wood Cemetery in Lot 47, Section 71.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection contains an array of genealogical and biographical materials related to the Pliny Freeman's line of the Freeman family in America. Among Pliny Freeman's six children, there is a considerable amount of materials, including notes about and photographs of James Mairs Freeman (1839 - 1909), including a photocopy of his diary from September 9, 1857 to November 3, 1859 while a student at Harvard College, as well as other diary entries from 1860 to 1862. There are numerous other references and photographs to other Pliny Freeman's offspring and their siblings including: Elizabeth Mairs Freeman (1828-1900), Henry Pliny Freeman (b. 1833), Margaret Freeman (b. 1834), and Frederick Augustus Freeman (1836-1909).
Please note: In an earlier collection database, each item within these holdings was assigned an object identification number with additional information about the item. Identification numbers remain on each item in this collection and are clearly marked. A print out of the database spreadsheet is included in the file.
Collection Historical Note
Pliny Freeman was considered to be one of the 50 most influential19th century businessmen in the United States. He was one of the founders of the Long Island Railroad and the New York Life Insurance Company. He married Sara Mairs (1805-1867) on June 20, 1826 in Saratoga Springs, New York. They had six children among which was James Mairs Freeman (1839-1909) who was most know of Freeman siblings.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
The Green-Wood Cemetery
Processing Information:
011-2019
Other Note:
011-2019
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
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Series 1: Family Photographs],
[Series 2: Personal Correspondence, 1926-2011],
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Series 3: Newspaper Clippings, 1895 - 1999],
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Series 4: Military Service Documents, 1916 - 1919],
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Series 5: Business and Estate Documents, 1909 - 1983],
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Series 6: Family Ephemera, 1859 - 2011],
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Series 7: Freeman Genealogical Charts, Notes, Correspondence, and Family History Articles, 1988 - 2010],
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All]
- Series 2: Personal Correspondence, 1926-2011
- Arranged chronologically, correspondence materials includes letters, notes and cards between family members regarding the family's genealogy, sympathy notes and letters of personal and family issues. Some of the correspondents include Helen Hopkins, Florence Freeman, Clarke A. Elliot, Christina M. Huff, Joan Neubauer, and Pete Delforge
