Campbell family letters, 1804-1898

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0185
Bib ID:
4078577 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Campbell Family
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

The letters and documents in this collection relate to the Campbell family and the allied Foss and Moody families of Deer Island, Maine. There are 55 autograph letters exchanged between members of the family, dealing with personal affairs, travel, contemporary events, etc. and falling within the years 1817 to 1865. There are about twenty documents including deeds, wills, and bank checks.

Cataloged Correspondence: Campbell, Cornelia; Campbell, Emma; Campbell, George; Campbell, Mrs. Hannah; Campbell, Regenia H.; Campbell, Robert; Campbell, Family; Fish, and Co.; Foss, Mary B.; Foss, Captain Supply G.; Moody, Joseph.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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); Campbell family letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

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

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Westerfield, Mrs. Jason. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1952. Accession number--M-52.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/17/89.

Biographical / Historical

Family of Deer Island, Maine.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Wills CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Deeds CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Deer Island (Me.) -- Social life and customs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Families -- Maine -- Deer Island CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Real property -- Maine -- Deer Island CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID