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Merchants -- Massachusetts -- Salem

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 53 Collections and/or Records:

Peele Family Papers, 1753-1838, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 5
Abstract

The Peele Family Papers reflect the shipping and merchant activities of Jonathan Peele, Jr., and Willard Peele of Salem, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1753-1838, 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

Prince Family Papers, 1732-1839, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 72
Abstract

The bulk of the Prince Family Papers reflects the legal work of John Prince (1782-1848) as a clerk for the Essex County Courts, a notary public, a justice of the peace, and an attorney active in Salem (circa 1804-1839).

Dates: 1732-1839, undated

Putnam Family Papers Papers, 1763-1933, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 153
Abstract

The Putnam Family Papers reflect the activities of a Salem, Massachusetts, family involved in international shipping, domestic retail trade, and farming.

Dates: 1763-1933, undated

Richard P. Waters Papers, 1830-1939, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 14
Abstract

Although the papers range from 1831-1939, the bulk of the materials concern the mercantile activities of Richard P. Waters and his brother, John G. Waters at Zanzibar and Madagascar in the 1830s and 1840s.

Dates: 1830-1939, undated; Majority of material found within 1836-1846

Richard Ward Papers, 1799-1833, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 384
Abstract

The Richard Ward Papers contain business papers and personal correspondence for Richard Ward and his family.

Dates: 1799-1833, undated

Robert Brookhouse Papers, 1791-1870, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 152
Abstract

The Robert Brookhouse Papers contain materials related to Brookhouse's mercantile firm, Robert Brookhouse & Company, including ships papers, correspondence, and accounts.

Dates: 1791-1870, undated

Rogers Family Papers, 1775-1901, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 87
Abstract

The Rogers Family Papers include business and personal papers of shipping merchants Nathaniel Leverett, John Whittingham, and Richard Saltonstall Rogers, and lawyer and genealogist Augustus Dodge Rogers, Also included are papers for additional Rogers family members.

Dates: 1775-1901, undated

Ropes Emmerton & Company Records, 1867-1902, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 103
Abstract

The records of Ropes Emmerton & Company, a Salem, Massachusetts, shipping firm, contain correspondence, financial, and shipping records which document the history and activities of the firm and their Arabian, Zanzibar, and Madagascar agencies.

Dates: 1867-1902, undated