Van Loan - Brandow Collection
Repository
Vedder Research Library
90 County Highway 42
Coxsackie, NY 12051
Access Number
Unassigned
Creator
Morton Van Loan and Family
Extent
.3 Cu. Ft. (1 Box)
Languages Present
English, Dutch
Date Range
1735 - 1963
Historical Note
The Brandow and Van Loan families are two of the oldest families of Greene County, NY. Members of these intermarried families settled this section of the Hudson Valley during the early 18th century with particular focus in the area now comprising the township of Athens on the Eastern side of modern Greene County along the Hudson River. The Brandows were notable property owners, William Brandow also being an Albany County Constable in the 1760s. Much of the material in this collection deals with William Brandow and his house which still stands along Route 385 in Athens across from the intersection of Howard Hall Road.
Summary of Contents
The collection contains excellent examples of legal and financial papers, and much of the content was created during the period surrounding the American Revolution. Many late colonial era documents are represented including numerous Indentures from the mid 18th century, some in excellent condition and almost all perfectly legible throughout. Also included are numerous pieces of personal and business correspondence and handwritten receipts of transactions conducted from as early as the mid 1750s onwards.
Arrangement
Items are placed in folders that correspond to the family member who was either the subject of or creator of the documents housed within.
Acquisition
Documentation available within collection
Processing Details
None Available
Publication
Collection processor information unavailable, finding aid published Fall 2016 by Jonathan Palmer
Access
Materials are available to examine on-site at the Vedder Research Library in Coxsackie, New York during posted hours as found on the repository’s website.
Access Restrictions
None
Use Restrictions
Researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to current copyright laws. Duplication of print and photographic materials without express permission of library staff is strictly prohibited.
Citing material
Identification of Item, Folder, Box, Collection Name, Date Range. Vedder Research Library, Greene County Historical Society, Coxsackie NY.
Contents of Collection
Itemized list of collection provided on request when available by calling or emailing the Vedder Research Library during posted hours.
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