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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 159 Collections and/or Records:

Towne Family Papers, 1630-1928, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 958
Abstract The Towne Family Papers contain the business, civic, and personal papers of seven generations of Towne family members, including Joseph Towne (1661-1717), Capt. Benjamin Towne (1691-1772), Ephraim Towne (1725-1793), Jacob Towne, Jr. (1768-1836), Jacob Perkins Towne (1803-1889), Daniel Towne, Jr. (1810-1891) and Sewall Lake Towne (1817-1899). This collection contains the accounting books of David Towne (1744-1815), David Towne (1815-1879) and Lorenzo Perkins Towne (1811-1877). It also...
Dates: 1630-1928, undated

Upton Family Papers, 1691-1916

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 686
Abstract

This collection includes the papers of the Benjamin and John Upton branches of the North Reading, Massachusetts, Uptons.

Dates: 1691-1916

Wade and Hodgkins Papers, 1775-1855, 1879-1927

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 806
Abstract

The Wade and Hodgkins Papers include materials collected by the Wade and Hodgkins family related to the service of Colonels Nathaniel Wade and Joseph Hodgkins during the American Revolutionary War.

Dates: 1775-1855, 1879-1927

War of 1812 Collection, 1812-1815, 1906, 1932-1947, 1965, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MM 25
Abstract

The War of 1812 Collection includes correspondence, ships’ papers, lists of privateers and prizes taken, memoirs, sketches, and secondary research material related to American involvements in the War of 1812. This collection is arranged into four series.

Dates: 1812-1815, 1942-1947, 1965, undated

Ward Family Papers, 1718-1946

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 46
Abstract

The Ward Family Papers include the joiner and chair making account books of Miles Ward (1673/4-1764) and the shipping, business, and legal papers of Miles Ward (1704-1792) and his son Joshua Ward (1752-1825), in addition to the family papers of Joshua Ward (1776-1840). The remainder of the collection contains personal and business papers for the descendants of Joshua Ward (1699-1779), Miles Ward (1704-1792), John Ward (1707-1787), and Ebenezer Ward (1710-1791).

Dates: 1718-1946

Warren Porter Papers, 1849-1897

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 461
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Warren Porter of Danvers, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1849-1897

Wellman Family Papers, 1653-1673, 1720-1767, 1787-1809

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 662
Abstract

This collection spans four generations of the Wellman family of Lynn, Massachusetts, beginning with Thomas Wellman (ca. 1620-1672).

Dates: 1653-1673, 1720-1767, 1787-1809

Wendell S. Hadlock Collection of Edwin Tappan Adney's Research, 1941-1952

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 876
Abstract

The Wendell S. Hadlock Collection of Edwin Tappan Adney Research contains some of Adney’s research about First Nations that was removed from his home, by Hadlock, after his death. Hadlock and Adney appear to have been friends or colleagues, with shared research interests. This collection has been divided into two series.

Dates: 1941-1952

West Family Papers, 1825-1864, 1910

 Collection
Identifier: MH 235
Abstract

The West Family papers contain materials from the West family’s various maritime and merchant activities, particularly during the time of George Jr. (1810-1852), John (1812-1858), and Benjamin’s (1820-1877) involvement in the business.

Dates: 1825-1864, 1910

White Family Papers, 1746-1906

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 445
Abstract

The items in this collection include correspondence, notes, political papers, writings, sermons, financial papers and receipts pertaining to the White and Orne White families of Salem, Massachusetts and Keene, New Hampshire.

Dates: 1746-1906