Skip to main content

VII. Family Scrapbooks, 1630-1928

 Series

Scope and Contents

SERIES VII: Family Scrapbooks contain two volumes sorted and arranged by Edward Stone Towne (1855-1939). They contain family papers, deeds, and legal papers. Volume 1 documents the “controversy between Rev. John Emerson and Lt. Benjamin Towne,” and contains a stamp and currency collection. Volume 2 contains Perkins and Capen Family information.

Dates

  • Creation: 1630-1928

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.09 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

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