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G. Personal Papers, 1731-1909, undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: G.

Scope and Contents

Subseries G. Personal Papers contain a remaining portion of autographs he collected (a substantial number were removed from his collection and auctioned off by his daughters in 1907, others were removed in 1989) his ciphering book, receipts, a journal, loose notes about people's death dates, calling cards, lecture cards, membership cards, wedding invitations, and an account book from his general store. This series also contains three volumes titled “Recollections and Journal of Matthew A. Stickney.” Volume 1 of this series contains copies of letters from Stickney’s Aunt Molly dating from 1840 to 1850; diary entries from his father, Dudley Stickney Sr. dating from 1790 to 1792; diary entries from his brother, Dudley Stickney Jr. dating from 1816 to 1819; diary entries from his half-brother, Thomas Stickney dating from 1820 to 1842; two hand drawn maps; and the beginning of Stickney’s recollections of his early childhood through the 1860s. Volume 2 contains his recollections and journal entries from 1865 to 1875, and volume 3 are those dating from 1876 to 1893.

Dates

  • Creation: 1731-1909, 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