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Heman Chapin family papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.C45

Biographical/Historical note

Heman Chapin left Salisbury, Connecticut in 1796 and settled on 400 acres north of the village of Bloomfield, N.Y. He is said to have been the originator of the "Northern Spy" and "Early Joe" apples, grown in this area.

Scope and Contents

Diaries, records and account books of various members of the Chapin family, farmers and fruit growers of East Bloomfield, New York.

These papers contain records and accounts pertaining to growing, harvesting, selling and shipping apples, grapes, and other fruits grown by Heman Chapin and his son, Oliver C. Chapin.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1814-1880

Language of Materials

English

Extent

3 box(es)

Access

The Heman Chapin Family Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased 8/15/47 from Mrs. Ruth (Chapin) Koomen.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Heman Chapin Family Papers, A.C45, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Heman Chapin family papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
undated
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA