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"Abbott's Collegiate Institution, 1852-54," includes accounts of land sales in Byron, Weld, Phillips, Madrid, etc., a meteorological journal, and a mss. for the "The Departure", and original drama in four acts [includes container listing for enclosed materials]

 File — Volume-Folio: 24
Identifier: M001.06

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Primarily Jacob Abbott's manuscript writings, from fictional essays, such as his popular series of "Rollo" books for boys, to sermons. Also includes private journals, estate material, biographical, genealogical material, and miscellaneous ephemera. In addition, contains a letter book to Jacob from the members of the history class at Abbott's School in New York, 1845.

Dates

  • Creation: 1823-1879, n.d.

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 26.5 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

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