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NYC's Story: The City on RecordUnderstanding the Past, Guiding the Future

NYC's Story: The City on RecordUnderstanding the Past, Guiding the Future

NYC's Story: The City on RecordUnderstanding the Past, Guiding the Future

Tag: civil rights

NYC's Story: The City on RecordUnderstanding the Past, Guiding the Future

Handwritten document written and signed by Jacob Radcliff, Mayor of New York City stating Nancy was a free person in order to facilitate travel outside the state. A note states she paid $5 for the document.

Certificate of freedom for Nancy, 1816

What makes NYC, NYC?, Who is a New Yorker?

Handwritten document signed by NYC Mayor Jacob Radcliff granting a free Black woman permission to travel outside the state.

Handwritten claim document for Malvina Zuille including inventory and cost of damaged property.

Draft Riot claim of Malvina and John Zuille, 1863

How was NYC built?, What makes NYC, NYC?, Who is a New Yorker?

Handwritten claim documents for Malvina and John Zuille listing inventories and costs of damaged property.

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