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IV. Narcissa G. Chamberlain Papers, 1896-1989, undated

 Series
Identifier: SERIES IV.

Scope and Contents

Series IV. Narcissa G. Chamberlain Papers (1919-1989) is divided into five series. Subseries A. Papers and Ephemera contains correspondence, photographs, and clippings from Narcissa's personal life as well as papers from a lawsuit she filed in 1979 regarding misuse of etched images of Yale University. It also contains many condolence letters to Narcissa, after Chamberlain's death. They are arranged alphabetically. Subseries B. Fundraising for Preservation of King Hooper Mansion contains letters, news clippings, and records of fundraising to save the King Hooper Mansion where the Marblehead Arts Association was eventually located. Subseries C. Recipes contains notebooks of recipes that Narcissa gathered and tried before publishing them in cookbooks. Subseries D. Photographs contains photographs and negatives of the Chamberlains from childhood through adulthood. They are arranged chronologically. Subseries E. The American Scene Records contains records of transactions created when Chamberlain marketed his postcards to various individuals and businesses in the late 1930s. The folders contain correspondence, order forms, and payment vouchers. They are arranged alphabetically as Narcissa originally kept them.

Dates

  • Creation: 1896-1989, undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 52.75 Linear feet (89 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

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