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Salem (Mass.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Brooks vs. Andrew Papers, 1760-1851

 Collection
Identifier: MH 49
Abstract

The Brooks vs. Andrew Papers is a collection of legal papers related to the suit brought by John Brooks against John Andrew in 1825 regarding Andrew's construction of a platform and building on tidal flats claimed by Brooks.

Dates: 1760-1851

David Ashby Papers, 1777-1829

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 870
Abstract

The David Ashby papers document the life and work of shipwright David Ashby and some of his family members.

Dates: 1777-1829

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

Gardner Family Papers, 1720-1915, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 147
Abstract

The Gardner family papers reflect the shipping and business activities of three generations of this prominent Salem, Massachusetts mercantile family.

Dates: 1720-1915, undated

Samuel Putnam Papers, 1718-1876, 1915-1942, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 675
Abstract

The Samuel Putnam Papers consists of legal papers, correspondence bills, receipts, notes, and an account book.

Dates: 1718-1876, 1915-1942, undated