Lucius P. Deming Papers, 1807-1919

Summary

Creator:
Deming, Lucius P.
Abstract:
Papers of the manufacturer of women's clothing in New Haven, Connecticut. Collection includes scrapbooks, 1807-1919, containing periodical articles and newspaper clippings relating to Deming and a variety of subjects he found interesting. Also, a number of single issues of popular periodicals, mostly 1867.
Extent:
3 linear ft.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Lucius P. Deming Papers,

Background

Scope and content:

The Lucius P. Deming Papers comprise published material and scrapbooks.

Published material consists mainly of magazines of the late 1800's, including Godey's Lady's Book, Peterson's Magazine, Harper's New Monthly Magazine, and Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly. The 19 volumes of Scrapbooks contain primarily clippings, but also a few letters, handwritten items, ledger pages, sketches, notes, and other miscellanea.

Biographical / historical:

The collection suggests that Lucius P. Deming was an American manufacturer of women's clothing in New Haven, Connecticut. The collection also suggests he was a lawyer and judge. The two may have been the same Deming or a father and son.

Arrangement:

Materials are divided as described above; within that, items are in no particular order.

Access and use

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Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Lucius P. Deming Papers,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
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