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Colleagues,
Please aid me in identifying references and resources on any or all of
the
following:
(1) descriptions of Manhattan in the 1850s, including maps or other
visuals;
(2) descriptions of housing, housing plans, or most common
architectural
styles;
(3) descriptions or studies of the structure of the New York waterfront
in
the 1850s, including who worked there in what capacities;
(4) travelers accounts of Manhattan in the 1850s;
(5) historical novels set in Manhattan in the 1850s..
Thank you.
--
T. J. Davis, Ph.D., J.D.
Professor
Department of History
Arizona State University
Box 874302
Tempe AZ 85287-4302
480.965-4931 (vox)
480.965-0310 (fax)
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