Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

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The Andros Papers, 1674-1676 (vol. 2)

The Andros Papers: Files of the Provincial Secretary of New York During the Administration of Governor Sir Edmund Andros, 1674–1680 (3. vols.)   PDF –...

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Book II, Land Deeds, 1652–1653

This series contains deeds recorded by the provincial secretary from September 5, 1652 until October 15, 1653. During this period, the provincial secretary maintained a...

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Books GG and HH, Patents and Deeds, 1630–1664

This series consists predominantly of land patents, through which the director-general and council of New Netherland allowed private individuals to take possession of land in...

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Volume XXIII, Colve Papers, 1673–1674

This series contains patents issued under the administration of Dutch Governor Anthony Colve, and a few private deeds from the same period.   Manuscript images...

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Volumes XVIII–XIX, Delaware Papers (Dutch period), 1648–1664

Volumes XVIII–XIX, Delaware Papers (Dutch period), 1648–1664, administrative records created by the Dutch West India Company (WIC) in the Delaware region and sent to New Amsterdam.

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Volumes XX–XXI, Delaware Papers (English period), 1664–1682

Volumes XVIII–XIX, Delaware Papers (Dutch period), 1648–1664, administrative records created by the Dutch West India Company (WIC) in the Delaware region and sent to New Amsterdam.

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Volume XVII, Curacao Papers, 1640–1665

The New Netherland Institute is grateful to the New York State Archives for allowing us to link to the images in their collection. We are also grateful to the Holland Society, which holds the copyright of the translations of New Netherland Documents at the New York State Archives, for permission to reproduce the translations here.

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Volume XVI, Parts 2 and 3, Fort Orange Records, 1652–1660

The New Netherland Institute is grateful to the New York State Archives for allowing us to link to the images in their collection. We are also grateful to the Holland Society, which holds the copyright of the translations of New Netherland Documents at the New York State Archives, for permission to reproduce the translations here.

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Volumes XVI, Part 1, Ordinances, 1647–1648

The New Netherland Institute is grateful to the New York State Archives for allowing us to link to the images in their collection. We are also grateful to the Holland Society, which holds the copyright of the translations of New Netherland Documents at the New York State Archives, for permission to reproduce the translations here.

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Volumes XI–XV, Correspondence, 1646–1664

The New Netherland Institute is grateful to the New York State Archives for allowing us to link to the images in their collection. We are also grateful to the Holland Society, which holds the copyright of the translations of New Netherland Documents at the New York State Archives, for permission to reproduce the translations here.

About New Netherland Institute

For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. NNI is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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About New Netherland Institute

For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. NNI is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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