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Topsfield Historical Society Collection, 1661-1973

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 231
Abstract

The Topsfield Historical Society Collection contains civic, military, legal, personal, and business papers of individuals and organizations in Topsfield, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1661-1973

Upton Family Papers, 1691-1916

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 686
Abstract

This collection includes the papers of the Benjamin and John Upton branches of the North Reading, Massachusetts, Uptons.

Dates: 1691-1916

Whittemore Family Papers, 1713-1858, 1901

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 497
Abstract

The Whittemore Family Papers consist of business papers of the Whittemore family of Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1713-1858, 1901

William D. Sohier Papers, 1797-1887

 Collection
Identifier: MH 209
Abstract

This collection consists of documents relating to admiralty (marine law) cases for more than 132 different ships, several wharves in the Boston area, as well as general correspondence and papers for non-marine legal cases.

Dates: 1797-1887; bulk 1815-1866

William G. Rantoul Papers, 1889-1940

 Collection
Identifier: ARCH 1
Scope and Contents This is an unprocessed collection, but an an inventory of the collection can be found at the bottom of this page, under the External Documents tab. If you would like to view the collection, please email requests for specific items to research@pem.org. The collection includes working drawings, such as plans, elevations, sketches, 1/2 inch details, and full-scale details and as well as client and contractor correspondence, bids, building...
Dates: Majority of material found in 1889-1940

William Kent Papers, 1771-1866

 Collection
Identifier: MH 134
Abstract

The William Kent papers contain ships papers from vessels that Kent sailed on, and correspondence.

Dates: 1771-1866

William R. Gray Papers, 1781-1840

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 115
Abstract

The William R. Gray papers contain one box of correspondence, legal, financial, and shipping papers for the Salem, Massachusetts, and Boston merchant.

Dates: 1781-1840

William Wyman Henry Papers, 1829-1904, 1978

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 396
Abstract

The William Wyman Henry Papers contain correspondence between William Wyman Henry and his wife, Evaline, and other family members, Henry's ship journals, research about the clipper ship era, and some personal books belonging to William Henry and his son.

Dates: 1829-1904, 1978

Winslow L. Knowles Papers, 1839-1863

 Collection
Identifier: MH 138
Abstract

The Winslow L. Knowles papers contain ships' papers from some of the ships which Knowles commanded.

Dates: 1839-1863

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