Research Catalog
Samuel B. Ruggles papers
- Title
- Samuel B. Ruggles papers, 1801-1881.
- Author
- Ruggles, Samuel B. (Samuel Bulkley), 1800-1881.
- Supplementary Content
- Finding Aid
Available Online
Details
- Additional Authors
- Allison, William B. (William Boyd), 1829-1908.
- Curtis, Edward.
- Daly, Maria.
- Dexter, S. Newton.
- Ely, Alfred, 1815-1892.
- Furst, George A.
- Hunt, Washington, 1811-1867.
- Ruggles, Charles Herman, 1789-1865.
- Silliman, Benjamin D. (Benjamin Douglas), 1805-1901.
- Tallmadge, Nathaniel Pitcher, 1795-1864.
- Verplanck, Gulian C. (Gulian Crommelin), 1786-1870.
- Description
- 1 linear foot (2 boxes)
- Summary
- The Samuel B. Ruggles Papers document the business and civic activities of the New York lawyer, developer and public servant.
- Subjects
- Real property > New York (State)
- Croton Aqueduct (N.Y.)
- Sidewalks > New York (State) > New York
- Railroads > United States
- Sewerage > New York (State) > New York
- Erie Canal (N.Y.)
- Real property > New York (State) > New York
- Lawyers
- Ruggles, Samuel B (Samuel Bulkley), 1800-1881
- New York (State) > Politics and government > 1775-1865
- Maps
- Aqueducts > New York (State)
- New York (N.Y.) > Politics and government > To 1898
- United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
- Canals > New York (State)
- Real estate development > New York (State) > New York
- Genre/Form
- Maps.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Source (note)
- Harzof, M.
- Biography (note)
- Samuel Bulkley Ruggles (1800-1881) was a lawyer, public servant and real estate developer in New York City.
- Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
- Unpublished finding aid available at repository and on Internet.
- Processing Action (note)
- Surveyed
- Cataloging updated.
- Call Number
- MssCol 2643
- OCLC
- NYPW89-A747
- Author
- Ruggles, Samuel B. (Samuel Bulkley), 1800-1881.
- Title
- Samuel B. Ruggles papers, 1801-1881.
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Biography
- Samuel Bulkley Ruggles (1800-1881) was a lawyer, public servant and real estate developer in New York City. He actively promoted public works such as the Croton Aqueduct system to bring water to New York City. As Canal Commissioner, 1839-1858, he worked to improve the Erie Canal system. He also served as a trustee of Columbia College and the Astor Library.
- Indexes
- Unpublished finding aid available at repository and on Internet.
- Connect to:
- Occupation
- Lawyers.
- Added Author
- Allison, William B. (William Boyd), 1829-1908.Curtis, Edward.Daly, Maria.Dexter, S. Newton.Ely, Alfred, 1815-1892.Furst, George A.Hunt, Washington, 1811-1867.Ruggles, Charles Herman, 1789-1865.Silliman, Benjamin D. (Benjamin Douglas), 1805-1901.Tallmadge, Nathaniel Pitcher, 1795-1864.Verplanck, Gulian C. (Gulian Crommelin), 1786-1870.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 2643