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Salem (Mass.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Appleton Family Papers, 1780-1857

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 216
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1780-1857; Majority of material found within 1790-1823

Chever Family Papers, 1816-1859

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 131
Abstract

The Chever family papers contain shipping records for ship owner and master James W. Chever (1791-1857), and his sons, ship masters Henry Prince and William James Chever.

Dates: 1816-1859

Crowninshield Family Papers, 1697-1924

 Collection
Identifier: MH 15
Abstract

The Crowninshield Family Papers are comprised of business, political, and personal papers of the George Crowninshield family from 1697-1909. The bulk of the papers are those of John Crowninshield which concern family shipping affairs from 1795-1815.

Dates: 1697-1909

Felt Family Papers, 1750-1924, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 95
Abstract

This collection encompasses the papers of five generations of Felt family members, most of whom were in the shipping business. It is organized into seven series.

Dates: 1750-1924, undated

John Hancock Andrews Papers, 1719-1832

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2
Abstract

The John Hancock Andrews Papers contain correspondence and business papers for Salem, Massachusetts ship captain and merchant, John Hancock Andrews.

Dates: 1719-1832

Joseph Winn Papers, 1815-1879, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 155
Abstract

The Joseph Winn Papers document Winn's maritime activities and military career and contain some of his wife's papers.

Dates: 1815-1879, 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

Willard Peele Papers, 1795-1871

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 66
Abstract

The Willard Peele (1773-1835) Papers are comprised of shipping, business, and personal papers of Willard and J. Willard Peele.

Dates: 1795-1871