"Ancestors of Capt. John Brown of Osawatomie" and "Dix Place Estate" manuscripts, undated
Scope and Contents
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
- From the Collection: Bowditch family (Family)
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