Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 1566
Inclusive Dates
1821-1932
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
9 Bd. Vol. & 52 pieces, 1.5 linear feet
Language
English;
Scope and Content Note
The Nancy Meleski Collection consists of a family bible with genealogical entries, a family dictionary that contains names of people and towns, and a collection of sheet music for vocals, violin, and piano. The names and places listed in the family bible include: Moses Franklin Hardy (1821-1898), Amanda Kneeskern Hardy (1836-1904), Seward Valley, New York, Stephen P. Brewster (1845-1922), Katherine Melinda Kneeskern Brewster (1845-1913), William Eben Hardy (b. October 29, 1852 – d. November 24, 1852), Parley Elmer Hardy (b. May 16, 1854-September 24, 1857), Julia Holly, and Rhoby Jennings. People and places listed in the family dictionary are: Volney, New York, Schroeppel, New York, Chauncy Morgan, Palermo Morgan, Albert Morgan, Richard Holly, and Marie Holly Woods.
Provenance
The Nancy Meleski Collection was donated to the Winthrop University Archives and Special Collections on May 17, 2016.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Nancy Meleski Collection - Accession 1566". Finding Aid 1039.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1039
LC Subject Headings
Hardy family; Holley family; Kneeskern family; Morgan family; Bible records--New York (State); Registers of births, etc--New York (State); Sheet music--Specimens; New York (State)--Genealogy; Schoharie County (N.Y.)--Genealogy; Seward (N.Y. : Town)--Genealogy
