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Benjamin Fiske Papers, 1760-1853, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1908 +

Scope and Contents

The Benjamin Fiske papers contain land deeds, indentures, and plot plans.

Dates

  • Creation: 1760-1853, undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Benjamin Fiske owned a wharf in north Boston, Massachusetts, known as Fiskes Wharf, in the 19th century.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 oversize box, 1 flat file)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Benjamin Fiske papers contain land deeds, indentures, and plot plans.

Physical Location

Phillips Library Stacks

Provenance

This material was found in the collection.

Bibliography and Related Collections

"1838 Chap. 0128 An Act Authorizing Benjamin Fiske To Extend His Wharf." State Library of Massachusetts. Accessed 2 February 2023. http://hdl.handle.net/2452/107585.

Processing Information

This material was placed in acid free folders.

Title
Benjamin Fiske Papers, 1760-1853, undated
Status
Completed
Author
Hilary Streifer
Date
February 2023
Description rules
Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

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