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Astor family biographical materials, [ca. 1890]
BANC MSS Z-Z 10LOCAL
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Title:

Astor family biographical materials, [ca. 1890]
Chronicles of the Builders

Creator/Contributor:

Astor family., creator

Abstract:

Biographical sketches of John Jacob Astor (1763-1848), William Backhouse Astor (1792-1875), John Jacob Astor II (1822-1890), and William Waldorf Astor (1848-1919); concerns the establishment of the family fortune through the fur and China trade and through real estate operations in Manhattan; management of the family estate; character of Astor's descendants.

Date:

1890 (issued)

Subject:

Astor family
Astor, John Jacob -- 1763-1848
Astor, William Backhouse
II -- Astor, John Jacob
Viscount -- Astor, William Waldorf Astor -- 1907-1966
Fur trade
Real estate business -- New York (State) -- Manhattan
China

Note:

Prepared for Chronicles of the Builders.

Type:

Manuscripts for publication.

Physical Description:

4 items.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS Z-Z 10LOCAL

Origin:

United States