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Scrapbook of Benjamin Sullivan (1841-1918) of Matteawan, New York, giving a kaleidoscopic look into his interests, movements, and life. The bulk of the volume is taken up by newspaper clippings, but Sullivan has also enclosed a number of other kinds of ephemera (e.g. menu, marriage announcement). We can glean that he was a Mason (as evidenced from dues receipts for Lodge No. 283 in Beacon) and a frequent visitor to Manhattan and Boston (several maps enclosed). On rare occasions, Sullivan annotates the clippings in ink: "I saved this not because I believe in it but it has some very fine thoughts in it or at least it seems so to me Ben Sullivan Jun 27 87" (on an article about religious doctrine titled "Sceptic Ingersoll's Tribute"). An event of particular interest to Sullivan appears to be the death of American minister Henry Ward Beecher. There is a printed brochure from a visit to Joseph W. Drexel's Adirondack cottage, where General Grant died; several printed slips with quotes from George Eliot; and newspaper clippings with famous American figures. It appears that Sullivan's own obituary was enclosed by a descendant or later owner of the volume; the obituary paints Sullivan as a well-known local banker and valued member of the community. His engraved death announcement is also enclosed. Single 4to volume (8.25" by 7.25"), approx. 150 leaves with about three-quarters of the leaves filled with newspaper clippings or other ephemera, bound in original sheep, boards ruled with gilt, marbled endpapers, spine and upper board sometime detached. Album created on a repurposed ledger. Sullivan was a prominent businessman in Mattewan, NY. Good. Worn, spine and upper board sometime detached. Toning, dust soiling, minor staining or spotting. Some discoloration from paste/glue used. Seller Inventory # 23000214
Bibliographic Details
Title: Scrap Book of Matteawan Banker Benjamin ...
Publisher: Benjamin Sullivan, Matteawan, New York
Publication Date: 1880
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