Saint Nicholas Society of the City New York

"Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York" (Volume 3) is an authoritative record documenting one of the oldest and most prestigious heritage organizations in the United States. Founded to preserve the history and traditions of the city's early Dutch settlers, the society has long served as a guardian of New York's unique cultural identity. This volume acts as a vital historical resource, providing detailed genealogical data, biographical sketches of prominent members, and comprehensive accounts of the society's commemorative and social activities.The work offers deep insights into the social and cultural fabric of New York, exploring the lineage of the families who were instrumental in the city's development and growth. By chronicling the lives and contributions of its members, the text celebrates the enduring legacy of the city's founders and the preservation of the "Knickerbocker" spirit. This collection is an essential reference for historians, researchers, and genealogy enthusiasts interested in the social hierarchies, philanthropic efforts, and the profound Dutch influence on the evolution of Manhattan and the broader American civic tradition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pagina's: 256, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press