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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

Devereux Family Papers, 1789-1878, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 1
Abstract

The bulk of the material documents the shipping activities of James Devereux (1766-1846) who, with the aid of his sons John (1796-1856) and James (1806-1831) developed a thriving shipping business to the Far East, Europe, and the West Indies.

Dates: 1789-1878, undated

Elias Hasket Derby Papers, 1776-1800, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 76
Abstract

The Elias Hasket Derby papers include shipping, legal, business, and personal papers of Elias Hasket Derby (1739-1799), including genealogical notes about the Derby family.

Dates: 1776-1800, undated

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

Lee Family Papers, 1680-1917, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 129
Abstract

The Lee family papers reflect the activities of four generations of one of Salem's prominent maritime families.

Dates: 1680-1917, undated

Osgood Family Papers, 1661-1932, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 189
Abstract

The Osgood Family papers document five generations of the Osgood family of Salem, Massachusetts, including the shipping and business papers of John Osgood (1758-1826), shoemakers' ledgers of Nathaniel (1714-1799) and Christopher (1748-1828) Osgood, and John F. Osgood's (1825-1894) autobiography describing his international travels.

Dates: 1661-1932, undated

Parker Family Papers, 1738-1866, 1918, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 144
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1738-1866, 1918, undated

Phillips Family Papers, 1636, 1783-1897, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 4
Abstract

The bulk of the Phillips Family Papers is comprised of materials relating to Stephen C. Phillips' merchant house and other family business.

Dates: 1636, 1783-1897, undated

Phillips Family Papers, 1794-1918, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 58
Abstract

The bulk of the Phillips Family Papers is comprised of family business papers and runs from 1849 to 1888.

Dates: 1794-1918, undated; Majority of material found within 1849-1888

Stearns and Sprague Family Papers, 1718-1889, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 192
Abstract

The Stearns and Sprague Family papers document the activities of Dr. William Stearns (1754-1819), a Salem apothecary and grocer, and his father-in-law, shipping merchant and distillery owner Joseph Sprague (1739-1808).

Dates: 1718-1889, undated

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Peggy (Brig) 3
Prince, Henry, 1764-1846 3
Rose (Brig) 3
Benjamin (Ship) 2
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Boardman, Francis 2
Columbus (Ship) 2
Derby (Bark) 2
Derby, Elias Hasket, 1739-1799 2
Devereux, Elizabeth Ives, b. 1812 2
Devereux, James, 1766-1846 2
Dolphin (Schooner) 2
Eliza (Ship) 2
Emily Wilder (Bark) 2
Ganges (Ship : 1794-1801) 2
Grand Turk (Ship) 2
Hannah (Brig) 2
Ingersoll, Nathaniel, approximately 1633-1719 2
John (Ketch) 2
Lexington (Schooner) 2
London (Ship) 2
McLean Asylum for the Insane 2
Nancy Ann (Brig) 2
Peru (Brig) 2
Phillips family 2
Phillips, George W. (George William), b. 1827 2
Phillips, Goodhue, and Bowker (Salem, Mass.) 2
Phillips, Stephen C. (Stephen Clarendon), 1801-1857 2
Phillips, Stephen H. (Stephen Henry), 1823-1897 2
Phillips, Stephen, 1764-1838 2
Phillips, Willard P. (Willard Peele), 1825-1901 2
Pierce, Nathan, 1749-1812 2
Polly (Schooner) 2
Ropes, Pickman & Co. (Salem, Mass.) 2
Sally (Schooner) 2
Silsbee, Nathaniel, 1773-1850 2
St. Paul (Ship) 2
Union (Ship) 2
Waters, William D. (William Dean), 1798-1880 2
Abaelius (Brig) 1
Abeona (Schooner) 1
Acasta (Ship) 1
Adams, Nehemiah, 1769-1840 1
Alconia (Brig) 1
Alden, Anne Colman 1
Alden, Bradford R. 1
Alert (Brig) 1
Alexander (Brig) 1
Alfred (Ship) 1
America (Ship) 1
Andrew, John, 1774-1829 1
Ann (Schooner) 1
Antelope (Brig) 1
Antelope (Ship) 1
Appleton, Alfred C. 1
Appleton, William 1
Apraxin, Basile, Count 1
Apraxin, Elizabeth, Countess 1
Argo (Brig) 1
Argo (Schooner) 1
Argonaut (Ship) 1
Aristo (Ship) 1
Arno (Ship) 1
Arrow (Ship : 1806) 1
Arthur (Schooner) 1
Astrea & Sukey (Vessel) 1
Astrea (Ship) 1
Atlantic (Ship) 1
Barton, John, 1774-1818 1
Bengal (Ship) 1
Benjamin Pickman 1
Bertram and Shepard 1
Bertram, John, 1796-1882 1
Betsy (Schooner) 1
Blakely (Brig) 1
Bocca Tigris (Brig) 1
Bowditch, Thomas 1
Brazil (Bark) 1
Brenda (Bark) 1
Brookline (Ship) 1
Brooklyn (Ship) 1
Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898 1
Brothers (Ketch) 1
Brown, Nathaniel 1
Brown, William 1
Brtiannia (Ship) 1
Bullock, Benjamin 1
Butler Hospital, Providence 1
Byrne, Clifford 1
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Call family 1
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Carey & Tilghman 1
Carnes, Jonathan 1
Caroline Augusta (Brig) 1
Carpenter, Benjamin 1
Cashier (Schooner) 1
Cato (Brig) 1
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