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Barton Family Papers, 1677-1897

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 110
Abstract

The bulk of the Barton Family Papers is comprised of shipping and business papers reflecting the activities of four generations of merchants, ship owners and masters.

Dates: 1677-1897

Benjamin Crowninshield Family Papers, 1727-1934, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 16
Abstract

The Benjamin Crowninshield Family Papers include the shipping, business, and personal papers of Benjamin Crowninshield, his son Benjamin, Jr., and a series of other descendants of Jacob and Hannah Crowninshield. The bulk of the collection is made up of the writings of Benjamin Crowninshield, Jr, along with material related to the naval careers of Jacob Crowninshield (1799-1849) and his son, William Wallach Crowninshield (1823-1874).

Dates: 1727-1934, undated

David Pingree Papers, 1803-1939

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 901
Abstract

This collection includes the papers of David Pingree, papers of his family members, and records of his business associates.

Dates: 1803-1939, undated

Derby Family Papers, 1716-1925

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 37
Abstract

The Derby Family Papers include shipping, legal, business, and personal papers of Richard Derby (1712-1783), his sons Elias Hasket Derby (1739-1799) and John Derby (1741-1812), and grandsons Elias Hasket Derby Jr. (1766-1826), John Derby (1767-1831), Ezekiel Hersey Derby (1772-1852), and Richard Crowninshield Derby (1777-1854).

Dates: 1716-1925

Fabens Family Papers, 1706-1916, 1947, 1978-1989, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 94
Abstract

The Fabens Family Papers contain the shipping, business, legal, and personal papers of William Fabens (1759-1828), William Fabens (1782-1834), Benjamin Fabens (1785-1850), Samuel A. Fabens (b. 1812), Benjamin F. Fabens (1817-1912), Joseph Warren Fabens (1821-1875), Frank P. Fabens (b. 1869), and other family members.

Dates: 1706-1916, 1947, 1978-1989, undated

George Peabody Papers, 1815-1927, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 181
Abstract

The George Peabody Papers contain the business and personal papers of George Peabody, one of the 19th century's most prosperous merchant bankers and notable social philanthropists.

Dates: 1815-1927, undated

John William Stark Papers, 1760, 1785-1890, 1922-1932 , undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 7
Abstract

The John William Stark papers consist of ships' papers, business papers relating to the family shipping business, and miscellaneous materials.

Dates: 1760, 1785-1890, 1922-1932 , undated

Low Family Papers, 1812-1853, 1883-1884, 1995, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 193
Abstract

The Low Family papers document the merchant activities of two generations of the Low family of Salem, Massachusetts, and Brooklyn, New York.

Dates: 1812-1853, 1883-1884, 1995, undated

Nathaniel Kinsman (1798-1847) Papers, 1784-1882

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 43
Abstract

The Nathaniel Kinsman Papers contain the business and personal papers of Nathaniel and Rebecca (Chase) Kinsman. In addition, there are legal and business papers, correspondence, and receipts for Nathaniel's children, parents, brother, and in-laws: Chase, Buffington, and Nichols.

Dates: 1784-1882

Ranlett Family Papers, 1791-1948, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 194
Abstract

The Ranlett Family Papers document the activities of this Charlestown, Massachusetts, family.

Dates: 1791-1948, undated

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