Abbe Family Papers, 1773-1896

Summary

Abstract:
The Abbe (Abbey) family papers include records relating to the Abbe family. The Abbe family, which consisted primarily of Richard T. Abbe, his wife Helen Woods Abbe, and their daughter Olive Abbe Jones, corresponded with many family members and business associates before and during the Civil War. This collection contains deeds, legal records, correspondence, business records, and other papers of the family.
Extent:
0.5 cubic ft.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Abbe Family Papers, 1773-1896. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Abbe Family Papers).

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains deeds and legal records from 1773-1787, correspondence from 1857-1878, business records from 1854-1892, and other papers belonging to the family. The collection also contains correspondence between the Lomis Family, the Roberts family (1808-1818), and the Higby family (1827-1848), as well as correspondence between Richard T. Abbe and his agent, William A. Jones.

Biographical / historical:

The Abbe (Abbey) family papers include records relating to the Abbe family. The Abbe family, which consisted primarily of Richard T. Abbe, his wife Helen Woods Abbe, and their daughter Olive Abbe Jones, corresponded with many family members and business associates before and during the Civil War. Olive Abbe Jones was living in Hartford, Connecticut. The Abbe family often corresponded with the Lomis Family in Connecticut, the Roberts family in Cazenovia, New York, and the Higby Family. The Abbe family also kept in close contact with Richard T. Abbe's agent, William A. Jones, who lived in Pike County, Ohio. Richard T. Abbe spent much of his time discussing the Civil War, land speculation, and family matters.

Acquisition information:
The provenance of this collection is unknown.
Processing information:

Processed by unprocessed.

Arrangement:

The collection is unprocessed and is likely disorganized. Individual items may be difficult to find.

Physical location:
The materials are located onsite in the department.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.

Terms of access:

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Abbe Family Papers, 1773-1896. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Abbe Family Papers).

Location of this collection:
M. E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives
Science Library 350
1400 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12222, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
518-437-3933