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Our Family Story manuscript, undated

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: 2.

Scope and Contents

From the File:

Sub-subseries 2. Genealogical (Family History) contains background material on Bowditch family members, handwritten manuscript drafts, and the final version of Our Family Story from 1639 to 1838, which was published in 1896. Family Letters, etc. collected by William I. Bowditch, 1906 contains original letters, maps, music, and photographs of Nathaniel Bowditch, Nathaniel Ingersoll Bowditch, Jonathan Ingersoll Bowditch, Charles Ingersoll Bowditch, Henry Ingersoll Bowditch, Mary Ingersoll Bowditch, wife of Epes S. Dixwell, and Elizabeth Boardman Ingersoll Bowditch, wife of John James Dixwell. William I. Bowditch's Life Volume II, 1907 details his activities on anti-slavery, women's suffrage, aiding discharged convicts, and the Plummer School [Salem, Massachusetts].

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use. The genealogical chart of the Higginson family in box 17 folder 5 has been restricted due to its fragile condition.

Extent

From the Collection: 22.25 linear feet (38 boxes; 3 oversize folders)

Language of Materials

From the File: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA