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Appleton Family Papers, 1780-1857
The bulk of the collection concerns Henry Appleton's (1763-1823) mercantile activities in Salem from 1790-1823, and his management of the affairs of his orphaned niece and nephews.
Benjamin Shreve Papers, 1793-1848, undated
The Benjamin Shreve papers are comprised of ships' papers, correspondence, account books, memorandum books, accounts, bills, and receipts, and printed items. The papers represent Shreve's activities as merchant, shipmaster, and supercargo on a number of Salem, Massachusetts, vessels from 1805 to 1835.
Derby Family Papers, 1716-1925
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).
Joshua Burnham Papers, 1758-1817, undated
The Joshua Burnham Papers document the business of this Ipswich, Massachusetts, ship captain and include some papers of his immediate family.
Lovett Family Papers, 1746-1911, undated
The Lovett Family Papers reflect the mercantile and personal activities of the Lovett family of Beverly, Massachusetts.
Northey Family Papers, 1688-1901, 1964, undated
The Northey Family papers illustrate the activities of one of Salem's prominent Quaker families during the later 18th and 19th centuries.
Parker Family Papers, 1738-1866, 1918, undated
The Parker Family Papers consist primarily of shipping papers reflecting the thriving mercantile business of William Balch Parker (1772-1844) and his son, William Bradstreet Parker (1801-1878) of Salem.
Waters Family Papers, 1682-1910
The Waters Family Papers includes the papers of Benjamin Waters (1720/1-1784) and his sons, grandsons, and other descendants.