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Items associated with name 'Brooklyn (Ny.)'
Diary of George Newell
by Newell, George (1866)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written in 1866 by George Newell, who owned a dry goods store on Hanover Street in Boston, Massachusetts. George and his wife, Hannah, had a child on July 15 and also had four other children. He wrote of thefts, his brother's return from war, attending socials, home repairs, business dealings, visits from relatives and friends, and weather that included a tornado. He went on several trips during the year, including a fishing trip to Portland, Maine and a visit to New York City where he toured Central Park, attended an auction, and went to Brooklyn.
Estelle Koster Papers
by Davidson, Johnathan R.; Koster, Estelle; Mitchell, Arthur (1890 – 1901)
6 folders (0.5 linear feet)
The Estelle Koster Papers are the correspondence between two suitors and a young woman living in Brooklyn, New York. The letters provide insight into the world of late 19th century courtship and social life in New York City. The letters date from 1890 to 1901 and cover work life, travel, and feelings about their personal relationships. CONTENT WARNING: One of the suitors, Johnathan R. Davidson, describes his struggles with mental health; his letters contain graphic descriptions of depression and suicidal ideation, as well as emotional manipulation.