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Archives at Cornell

Book of Accounts for the New Asylum, 1818-1843

 File — Box: 2

Scope and Contents

This volume is the accounts of Thomas C. Taylor, who was the superintendent during the construction of Bloomingdale Asylum between 1818 and 1821. It contains the costs of cleaning, and whitewashing among other items. The accounts are less formal than the other ledgers in this subseries and comprise simple lists of transactions.

Dates

  • 1818-1843

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

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Extent

34.11 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Medical Center Archives of NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine Repository

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