Scope and Contents From the Series: Series IV. Nathaniel Ropes IV covers the years 1805 to 1876, and contains the business and personal papers of Nathaniel Ropes IV (1793-1885) and his wife Sarah (Brown) Ropes (1807-1873). The letter books and unbound letters contain both personal and business letters, and document Ropes' various moves and business ventures in the West. Numerous letters concern Swedish theologian Emmanuel Swedenborg and his theology. Of interest are copies of correspondence...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Series V. Nathaniel Ropes V and Ropes Sister covers the years 1847 to 1904, and contains papers of Nathaniel Ropes V (1833-1893), and his sisters Sarah Putnam (1827-1899), Eliza Orne (1837-1907), and Mary Pickman Ropes (1843-1903). Nathaniel Ropes V’s papers include deeds, titles, receipts and letters. The deeds and titles are for property in Ohio and Salem, Massachusetts. The Ropes sisters’ papers and printed ephemera document their various social and club...