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Elizabeth Wood Kane biography of John Kane, 1921

 Sub-Series — Box: 34, Folder: 3
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains a published biography by Kane of the life of John Kane, dating from 1921. Includes genealogical information on the Kane family.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1921
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane writings

Elizabeth Wood Kane other writings, 1856-1881

 Sub-Series — Box: 34, Folder: 4-8
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains drafts of biographies and a novel, as well as notes and other materials written by Kane. Materials focus on Thomas L. Kane and distant branches of the family, including the Van Rensselaer and Hawthorne families. Items date from between 1856 and 1881.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1856-1881
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane writings

John K. Kane papers, 1773-1916

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, biographical materials, and other documents related to early Kane family and business activities, as well as the papers of the Kane. Includes both personal papers and materials relating to his work as a judge and political figure. Materials date from between 1773 and 1916.

Dates: 1773-1916
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers

John K. Kane papers on ancestors and relatives, 1773-1916

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains genealogical information, biographies, correspondence, receipts, and other materials related to Kane's ancestors and other members of the extended Kane family. Items document personal activities, family relations, business ventures and transactions, and other topics. Materials date from between 1773 and 1916.

Dates: 1773-1916
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / John K. Kane papers

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Kane, John K. (John Kintzing), 1795-1858 2
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