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1. Series 3: Journals of Stephen Vail, Stephen Vail Family Papers - Series 3: Journals of Stephen Vail, Stephen Vail Family Papers Items in this series include the journals of Stephen Vail, beginning March 19, 1825 and concluding February 15, 1865.

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2. Series 3: MCPC Image Collections Series Record - Series 3: MCPC Image Collections This series encompasses all image holdings including film and video, pertinent to the history and activities of Morris County Park Commission including park acquisition, site development, and significant events, that are not covered within the scope of another, specific, collection. The Image Collection contains a large diversity of materials relating to the various Park Commission properties including special events, park property, storm damage, and site history among others. The Morris County Park Commission Image Collection includes photographs, slides, and photo negatives primarily produced or collected by the PR and Marketing Departments which have their own Index. The MCPC Archival Collection was founded to capture the history of the Morris County Park Commission through the words of its staff, volunteers, Commissioners, Morris County Freeholders, and patrons who enjoy them as well as document the linked history of Morris County to its vast park system.

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3. Series 4: MCPC Sites and Park Property Collections Series Record - Series 4: MCPC Sites and Park Property Collections Greystone Tourne Schooley's Mountain Lewis Morris Park Seaton Hackney The MCPC Archival Collection was founded to capture the history of the Morris County Park Commission through the words of its staff, volunteers, Commissioners, Morris County Freeholders, and patrons who enjoy them as well as document the linked history of Morris County to its vast park system.

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4. Series History of the Telegraph - Speedwell Telegraph Papers Series 1: History of the Telegraph Telegrams, telegraph manuals and books related to the use of the telegraph and its history.

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5. Set of Designs in Pencil and Ink by Martha Brookes Brown - Numbered set of design excercises labelled by Martha, done in pencil and ink. Signed M.B. Brown. .a: #1 Groups of Squares and Plaids .b: #2 Interlacings .c: #3 Diapers constructed on equilateral triangle. .d: #4 Diapers construced on equilateral triangle. .e: #5 Diapers of Circles; opposed lines - Ogee - interlacing net. .f: not numbered or labelled, squares and plaids

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6. Six letters to Russell Myers regarding Whippany Farms, 1967-1968 - Six letters to Russell Myers regarding transfer of Whippany Farms The Frelinghuysen Family Papers are organized into 4 series. Items in this record relate to Series 3: Whippany Farms

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7. Sketches and Drawings by MBH - Six sketches from Martha Brooks Hutcheson collection This collection contains papers, published articles, photographs and glass slides that were assembled by MBH regarding her career, family genealogy, family history, Merchiston Farm, and landscape gardening. Creators:Martha Brookes Hutcheson Title:Martha Brookes Hutcheson Papers Date:1905 - 1959 Quantity/Size: 32 Boxes, 11.5 linear feet

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8. South Royalton Bank One Dollar Bank Note - Bank Note - 6.25" x 3". One Dollar, South Royalton Bank, Vermont. Items in this record refer to Series 2 of the Stephen Vail Papers which are comprised of materials relating to the Vail family and Stephen Vail's businesses, finances, and personal life. There is a large diversity of materials relating to the Vails including correspondence, genealogies, patents, business brochures, scrapbooks, diaries, and financial records.

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9. Speedwell Site Papers - Speedwell Site Papers, Parent Record The Speedwell Site Collection materials relate to the institutional history of the site as a non-profit and governmental institution. These documents are an excellent source of information for researchers interested in the institutional and site related history of Historic Speedwell, early historic preservation efforts, and local history related articles and research. Additional materials related to local Morristown history add to the interpretation of the site and are used as a resource for research and display.

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10. Speedwell Telegraph Papers - Speedwell Telegraph Papers, parent record. The materials of the Speedwell Telegraph Papers relate to the history of the telegraph, Alfred Vail, and the efforts of the family to advocate for Alfred Vail's involvement in the history of the telegraph after his death. These documents are an excellent source of information for researchers interested in the history of the telegraph, the development of telegraph technology, and its inventors. Materials range in dates from 1840 - 1956 and include articles and publications produced during the centennial of the telegraph in 1938. Additional materials include telegram and manual illustrating the early use of the telegraph for communication in military application, fire alarm and general public communication. The second main component is research in the form of correspondence, journals and articles collected or created by James Cummings Vail. These materials add to the overall interpretation of the history of the telegraph and the efforts of the family to promote Alfred Vail's involvement in the development of the telegraph.

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11. Speedwell Telegraph Papers Series 2: Vail Family Telegraph Research - Speedwell Telegraph Papers Series 2: Vail Family Telegraph Research Correspondence, journals and articles collected or created by James Cummings Vail.

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12. St. Peter's Treasurers Receipt for Stephen's burial - St. Peter's Treasurers Receipt for Stephen's burial at the Church. Fee was $10.00 and billed on March 28, 1865. The Stephen Vail Family Papers are organized into 3 series. Items in this record relate to Series 1.

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13. Stephen Vail Papers Parent Record - Stephen Vail Papers, parent record. The Stephen Vail Family Papers are comprised of materials relating to the Vail family and Stephen Vail's businesses, finances, and personal life. There is a large diversity of materials relating to the Vails including correspondence, genealogies, patents, business brochures, scrapbooks, diaries, and financial records. The highlight of the collection is Stephen Vail's diaries, forty years of documentation of life and events surrounding Stephen, 1825-1865. The majority of the materials within this collection were donated by Vail Family descendents, early members of the board of Speedwell Village and local historians, or transferred from The Morris County Historical Society.

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14. Stephen Vail's Receipt Book - Stephen Vail's receipt book, dated August 10, 1804 on frontispiece. Bound by Peter A. Johnson bindery. Includes two loose pages giving details of deliveries of various machinery to customers in 1816 and 1819. Second sheet has drawing of item fabricated at the Ironworks and includes two signatures of Stephen Vail.

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15. Summary of Evidence of Powder Mill Location - Summary of Evidence of Powder Mill Location The MCPC Archival Collection was founded to capture the history of the Morris County Park Commission through the words of its staff, volunteers, Commissioners, Morris County Freeholders, and patrons who enjoy them as well as document the linked history of Morris County to its vast park system. The collection also includes individuals that donated land or property to the MCPC, or other persons that were very involved with the activities of the parks, or the history of a site owned by the MCPC which may not be covered within the scope of another archival collection. Finally, archival holdings pertinent to the history of Morris County and the mission and vision of the Morris County Park Commission, but not covered within the scope of another, specific, collection are included herein. These records will be an excellent source of information for researchers interested in the institutional and organizational histories of the MCPC and the recollections of those involved with the MCPC.

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16. The American Electro Magnetic Telegraph: with reports of Congress and a Description of all Telegraphs Known employing Electricity of Galvanism - The American Electro Magnetic Telegraph: with reports of Congress and a Description of all Telegraphs Known employing Electricity of Galvanism by Alfred Vail The Telegraph Collection is organized into 2 series, items in this record refer to Series 1: History of the Telegraph;

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17. The Eagle Bank of Newport, Rhode Island Five Dollar Bank Note - Bank Note - 6.5" x 2.75". Five Dollars. The Eagle Bank of Newport, Rhode Island. May 1, 1824. No. 791. Items in this record refer to Series 2 of the Stephen Vail Papers which are comprised of materials relating to the Vail family and Stephen Vail's businesses, finances, and personal life. There is a large diversity of materials relating to the Vails including correspondence, genealogies, patents, business brochures, scrapbooks, diaries, and financial records.

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18. The Hamilton Bank Two Dollar Bank Note - Bank Note - 7" x 3". Two Dollars. The Hamilton Bank, North Scituate, Rhode Island. February 14, 1849. no. 912. Items in this record refer to Series 2 of the Stephen Vail Papers which are comprised of materials relating to the Vail family and Stephen Vail's businesses, finances, and personal life. There is a large diversity of materials relating to the Vails including correspondence, genealogies, patents, business brochures, scrapbooks, diaries, and financial records.

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19. The Landholders Bank, South Kingstown, Rhode Island Three Dollar Bank Note - Bank Note - 6.5" x 2.75" Three Dollars. The Landholders Bank, South Kingstown, Rhode Island. June 1, 1823. No. 224. Items in this record refer to Series 2 of the Stephen Vail Papers which are comprised of materials relating to the Vail family and Stephen Vail's businesses, finances, and personal life. There is a large diversity of materials relating to the Vails including correspondence, genealogies, patents, business brochures, scrapbooks, diaries, and financial records.

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20. The Last Will of Stephen Vail - Last Will and Testament of Stephen Vail. Unbound copy, "G.J. Wilson" handwritten across the right hand top of cover, size: 6 1/2" x 9 5/8" x 3/16" high. Published by New York: Globe Stationary & Printing Co., 89 Liberty Street. The Stephen Vail Family Papers are organized into 3 series. Items in this record relate to Series 1.

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