Barrell family papers, 1751-1929, bulk 1791-1889

Creator:

Abstract:

The collection consists primarily of personal correspondence between members of the Barrell family in London, the United States, Barbados, and Demerara which was then a part of British Guiana. The collection also contains several family chronicles, a diary and cashbook belonging to Theodore Barrell, autograph albums belonging to Walter Newberry Barrell and Theodora Barrell, and photographs and silhouettes.

Extent:

1.25 linear feet 3 document boxes

Language:

English .

Scope and content:

The collection consists primarily of letters to Theodore Barrell from members of the Barrell family in London, the United States, Barbados. The collection also contains geneological chronicles, a diary and cashbook belonging to Theodore Barrell, autograph albums belonging to Walter Barrell and Theodora Barrell, an exercise book belonging to John Stayner Barrell, and silhouettes and photographs of the Barrell family and of their property.

Biographical / historical:

The Barrell Family were noted merchants and businessmen in London and in Colonial Demerara, now part of Guyana.

Theodore Barrell, the son of Walter Newberry Barrell, a London-based businessman, was both in Boston in 1771. He spent most of his career working as a merchant in the Americas, including in Barbados where he met his wife Elizabeth Beckles Barrell (born November 18, 1783) and in Demerara.

Theodore Barrell died in Saugerties, New York in 1846.

Acquisition information:

Source of acquisition--Walter E. Benjamin. Method of acquisition--gift; Accession number--M59.

Processing information:

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 03/31/89.

Papers Re-processed Jenny Mathias, MSLIS Pratt Institute 2011 2010.

Finding aid written Jenny Mathias, MSLIS Pratt Institute 2011 2010.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in five series.

Accruals:

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Alternative form available:

Manuscripts and photographs are on: microfilm. 4079759

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Barrell Family Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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