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Historical Documents Primary Source
Gateway to North America: People, Places, and Organizations of 19th-Century New York
Historical Documents Primary Source

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During the 19th Century, New York City was the focal point in North America for industry, trade, commerce and immigration. Gateway to North America is a unique collection of historical directories, member lists and other name-rich sources from the New-York Historical Society and features materials that track individuals and organizations over time and place.

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During the “Long 19th Century,” New York City was the focal point in North America for industry, trade, commerce, and immigration. Gateway to North America contains content from print and manuscript directories, member lists, travel guides, and other sources. It is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, researchers, and educators alike. 

  • Residential, trade, and occupational directories.
  • Membership lists for professional groups, philanthropic, and governmental institutions.
    ethnic organizations, religious groups, and leisure clubs.
  • Names and physical descriptions of Civil War deserters and the incarcerated.
  • Illustrated advertisements.
  • Commercial listings by trade.
  • Descriptions of local philanthropic, religious, and governmental institutions.
  • Travel schedules
  • Maps
  • Postal and tax rates
  • Town histories

Search Features Include: 

  • Enhanced Discoverability – Publication-level results with item-level table of contents accessible from the viewer.
  • Enhanced Title Search –  Results contain only unique publications related to the keywords.
  • Indexing and Facets –  Facets and indexing, created by subject matter experts at the New York Historical Society, are available to refine searches.
  • Updated MARC records – MARC records include updated/additional subjects and access points.

Sources Include:

  • Yearbooks and annuals
  • Tax lists
  • Elite blue books
  • Vital records
  • Burial lists
  • Registers
  • Biographical dictionaries
  • Gazetteers

Maps Include:

  • Land development and internal improvements over time
  • Travel routes
  • Locations of government buildings, churches, and schools
  • Concentrations of wealth and poverty
  • Spread of disease
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