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Mayor's Court (New York, N.Y.) selected briefs

 Collection
Identifier: I-151

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of microfilm and bound photocopies of all records in the Marine Court of New York City, called the "Mayor's Court," 1674-1860, in which Jews or Jewish names appear in any capacity. Included are records of briefs, warrants, jury lists, and lists of cases, in chronological order. The entire collection has been indexed by last name.

Dates

  • 1674-1860

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open to all researchers, except items that may be restricted due to their fragility, or privacy. Do note, however, that this collection is only available on microfilm.

Use Restrictions

No permission is required to quote, reproduce or otherwise publish manuscript materials found in this collection, as long as the usage is scholarly, educational, and non-commercial. For inquiries about other usage, please contact the Director of Collections and Engagement at mmeyers@ajhs.org.

For reference questions, please email: inquiries@cjh.org

Extent

23 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of microfilm and bound photocopies of all records in the Marine Court of New York City, called the "Mayor's Court," 1674-1860, in which Jews or Jewish names appear in any capacity. Included are records of briefs, warrants, jury lists, and lists of cases, in chronological order. The entire collection has been indexed by last name.

Title
Guide to the Mayor's Court (New York, N.Y.) selected briefs, 1674-1860 I-151
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by marc2ead_ajhs.xsl
Date
© 2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Revision Statements

  • 20130809: Added link to database
  • March 2021: EHyman-post-ASpace migration cleanup

Repository Details

Part of the American Jewish Historical Society Repository

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