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Salem (Mass.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

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

Peele Family Papers, 1704-1861, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 182
Abstract

The Peele Family papers document the activities of Robert Peele (1712-1773), Robert Peele (1736/7-1792), Robert Peele (1767-1842), and other Peele family members, tailors and merchants of Salem, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1704-1861, undated

Robert S. Rantoul Papers, 1817-1920, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 448
Abstract

This collection contains the personal records of Robert S. Rantoul, including correspondence, financial records, photos and mementos of his children, and news clippings related to his life. It also contains a significant amount of records relating to his professional positions as both the Mayor of Salem and the President of the Essex Institute.

Dates: 1817-1920, undated