Cunneen Hackett Family Papers, 1850 - 1957
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Cunneen-Hackett Family
- Abstract:
- The Cunneen-Hackett Papers consists of materials from the estate of Charlotte Cunneen-Hackett. Various belongings include family bibles, books concerning religious and nature themes, personal journals, diaries and photo albums. Additionally, there is another section dedicated to correspondence of New York State Senator Hatfield and information regarding Senate Bills he was influential in forming.
- Extent:
- 7.5 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in The Cunneen-Hackett Family Papers, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Cunneen-Hackett Papers consists of family Bibles, religious, nature and other miscellaneous books, personal journals, photo albums and artifacts. Senator Hatfield’s correspondence with local citizens and businesses as well as his Senate bills and information concerning the bills is included.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Cunneen-Hackett’s were an influential family from the Poughkeepsie area that took an active role in local politics and law. John Mulford Hackett, a successful lawyer and assemblyman for Dutchess County, and his wife Charlotte Cunneen, also a lawyer, were married in 1919 and established themselves in the Hudson Valley. Although they never had children, they both became involved in many social and civic activities centering on the education, religion, and encouragement of children. After John’s death in 1954, Charlotte continued reaching out to the community and became an important supporter for the local boys and girls scout troops. Charlotte passed away in 1971 but a charitable trust fund left in her will allows her generous memory to live on. Former Trustee John J. Gartland Jr. channeled the income from her fund to various causes in the Hudson Valley, such as the donation of her home to the Boy Scouts, the restoration of the Vassar Home and Institute into the Cunneen-Hackett Cultural Arts Center as well as to projects at Marist College.
- Acquisition information:
- Former attorney for the Cunneen-Hackett estate John Gartland presented the collection to Marist College.
- Arrangement:
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These records are organized into three series: 1) Books of the Cunneen-Hackett's has six subseries, 2) Senator Hatfield has three subseries, and 3) Artifacts
Series are arranged by subject or chronologically
- Physical location:
- Please contact the Marist College Archives and Special Collections for information regarding use and access of this collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- DACS Describing Archives: A Content Standard. Chicago: Society of American Archivists, 2013.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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There are no restrictions on this collection
- Terms of access:
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Individuals requesting reproductions expressly assume the responsibility for compliance with all pertinent provisions of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. ss101 et seq. Patrons further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Marist College Archives and Special Collections and its staff in connection with any disputes arising from the Copyright Act, over the reproduction of material at the request of patrons. For more information please visit the following website: http://www.loc.gov/copyright/title17/.
- Preferred citation:
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[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in The Cunneen-Hackett Family Papers, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- 845-575-3364library.archives@marist.edu