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III. Family Papers, 1707-1875, 1918-1924, undated

 Series
Identifier: SERIES III.

Scope and Contents

Series III. Family Papers include documents collected by Matthew Adams Stickney that he originally organized into two volumes and is broken down into two subseries. Volume I contained letters from Dudley Stickney (1774-1834); letters of Solomon Stickney; autographs; wedding invitations; lecture cards; calling cards; Matthew Adams Stickney's ciphering book; the pocket book of Samuel Spofford; and a farmer's journal of planting. Volume II contained the papers of Dudley Stickney (1798-1829); compositions of Mary E. Smith; papers of Mary [Molly] Stickney; papers pertaining to the settlement of John Waters' estate; and a journal and correspondence of Matthew Adams Stickney. The ciphering book, calling cards, lecture cards and wedding invitations were moved to Series I. Matthew Adams Stickney Subseries G. Personal Papers. Subseries A. Immediate Family contains some letters written by his father Dudley, papers of his brother Dudley, his first wife Mary Elizabeth Smith, and his daughter Cornelia Augusta. These papers are arranged chronologically by family member. Subseries B. Extended Family includes correspondence of Stickney's uncles Solomon and Thomas, aunt Molly, father-in-law Caleb Smith, and father-in-law John Waters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1707-1875, 1918-1924, undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 12.71 linear feet (24 boxes; 4 oversized folders)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

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