"Letters of Benjamin Vaughan," 1778-1798.
Series Description:
Consists mainly of correspondence (1800-1928, and undated) within the family. A large portion of the series is comprised of letters to or from Edward, Gorham, or Lyman Abbott. Correspondence to Harriette Frances Abbott from E. [Eleanor] A. Abbott describing life at St. Helen's Hall school in Portland, Oregon. The series also contains correspondence on both the birthday and the death of Lyman Abbott and a volume of materials by and about Benjamin Vaughan. Organized by date. An unpublished chronological listing (item level) of Abbott correspondence, with an alphabetical index of correspondents, and a finding aid for the Vaughan volume are available in Special Collections.
Dates
- Creation: 1778-1928, n.d.
Creator
- From the Collection: Abbott family (Family)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Extent
From the Series: 5.75 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository