Boston (Mass.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 46 Collections and/or Records:
Topsfield Historical Society Collection, 1661-1973
Collection
Identifier: MSS 231
Abstract
The Topsfield Historical Society Collection contains civic, military, legal, personal, and business papers of individuals and organizations in Topsfield, Massachusetts.
Dates:
1661-1973
Found in:
Phillips Library
William D. Sohier Papers, 1797-1887
Collection
Identifier: MH 209
Abstract
This collection consists of documents relating to admiralty (marine law) cases for more than 132 different ships, several wharves in the Boston area, as well as general correspondence and papers for non-marine legal cases.
Dates:
1797-1887; bulk 1815-1866
Found in:
Phillips Library
William G. Rantoul Papers, 1889-1940
Collection
Identifier: ARCH 1
Scope and Contents
This is an unprocessed collection, but an an inventory of the collection can be found at the bottom of this page, under the External Documents tab. If you would like to view the collection, please email requests for specific items to research@pem.org.
The collection includes working drawings, such as plans, elevations, sketches, 1/2 inch details, and full-scale details and as well as client and contractor correspondence, bids, building...
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1889-1940
Found in:
Phillips Library
William Kent Papers, 1771-1866
Collection
Identifier: MH 134
Abstract
The William Kent papers contain ships papers from vessels that Kent sailed on, and correspondence.
Dates:
1771-1866
Found in:
Phillips Library
William R. Gray Papers, 1781-1840
Collection
Identifier: MSS 115
Abstract
The William R. Gray papers contain one box of correspondence, legal, financial, and shipping papers for the Salem, Massachusetts, and Boston merchant.
Dates:
1781-1840
Found in:
Phillips Library
Winslow L. Knowles Papers, 1839-1863
Collection
Identifier: MH 138
Abstract
The Winslow L. Knowles papers contain ships' papers from some of the ships which Knowles commanded.
Dates:
1839-1863
Found in:
Phillips Library