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Jesse Smith Blydenburgh Papers
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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]
This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.
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Jesse Smith Blydenburgh operated an import-export business, much of it in the tea trade, in New York City in the latter half of the nineteenth century.
The collection consists of Blydenburgh's correspondence, both personal and business, five ledgers (1859-1880), two photographs, and a diary (1869). Letters, originals and copies, written by Blydenburgh to his brothers, Judson and Richard, during trips to South Carolina, California, Yokohama (Japan), and Hong Kong, form the bulk of the family correspondence. The business correspondence deals with Blydenburgh's New York City import-export business, much of it in the tea trade, and includes letters from associates such as the firm of Smith, Baker & Co.
Unprocessed.
Gift of Mrs. Vail Blydenburgh.
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The contents list was compiled by Rafael Abrahams in July 2010.
No appraisal information is available.
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- Finding Aid Date
- 2008
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The collection is open for research.
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.
Collection Inventory
13 ALsS
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Typescript of inscription for plaque in the Jesse Smith Blydenburgh Memorial Room. Typed list of Blydenburgh documents.
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2 maritime paintings
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Contains letters and accounts
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2 letters concerning the wehreabouts of friends in Yokohama after an earthquake, 1923; clippings of articles related to earthquake; account of the "largest bag of game ever brought back by one shooting party" reprinted from Shanghai Daily News, 1878; invitation to Grand National Inauguration Ball for Presidnet James Buchanan, 1857 and invitation to Grand Ball in honor of the Ladies of the Late Fair, 1864, both sent to Miss Harriet Swan.
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Large framed photograph
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