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Mellen Family Material, 1841-1968

 Series
Identifier: M129.1

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Series Description:

This series contains Mellen family genealogical information, personal correspondence, legal documents, and newspaper clippings organized by Clara Hawkins Mellen and William P. Mellen. Of particular note is the correspondence between William P. Mellen and Salmon P. Chase, dated 1844-1873, and a letter (1863 Aug. 1) from Gen. U.S. Grant concerning the cotton trade. Also in the series are writings by Clara Mellen including typescripts and published material.

Dates

  • Creation: 1841-1968

Creator

Access Restrictions:

No restrictions.

Extent

0.7 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Arrangement:

Arranged by family member, then alphabetically by material type.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

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