Wurts Family Papers
Date: 1699-1964
Collection abstract: The Wurts family papers (1699-1964) are a collection assembled by John S. Wurts (1876-1958) from various ancestors on both male and female lines. They include family and business correspondence, diaries, estate papers, maps, engineering drawings, and financial papers such as bills and receipts, promissory notes, and accounts. The largest and most important section pertains to the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company (1805-1869).
Collection size: 9 linear feet
Access: The collection is open for research. A finding aid with a detailed description about the contents of this collection is available online in two parts: Part 1 / Part 2
Accession number: 1982
Contact: Ask Hagley or 302-658-2400 ext 330 for more information
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