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Bigelow Thatcher Sanborn diaries

 Collection
Identifier: M160

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Scope and Content

Diaries written by Bigelow Thatcher Sanborn from the year that he graduated from Bowdoin through to the year of his death in 1910. Collection includes a summary of the diaries compiled by Sanborn's granddaughter, Margaret Hodgdon, as well as some photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1866-1910

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Biographical/Historical Note

Bigelow Thatcher Sanborn was born on July 11, 1839 to Capt. Warren and Jane Sanborn. Before attending and graduating from The Medical School of Maine in 1866, Sanborn began his early studies in his hometown of Standish, Maine. Upon graduation, he was appointed assistant physician at the State Hospital for the Insane in Augusta. In 1883, he became the superintendent. He was also a member of the Maine Medical Association where he served as president in 1900. On July 11, 1872, Sandorn married Emma F. Together, they had three sons: Dr. Warren B. Sanborn, Walter M. Sanborn, and Ray F. Sanborn.

Extent

0.67 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Diaries written by Bigelow Thatcher Sanborn from the year that he graduated from Bowdoin through to the year of his death in 1910.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Bigelow Thatcher Sanborn Diaries
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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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Contact:
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Brunswick Maine 04011 USA
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