Ellison family papers, 1733-1782

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
X973.2 EL5
Bib ID:
4078733 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Ellison Family
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 volume (1 volume (70 Items))
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Fifty-four letters of and pertaining to members of the Ellison family, chiefly those of Colonel Robert Ellison to his brother Henry Ellison dealing with the former's military activities abroad and in America, 1733-1748, and the letters of Henry to his sons, Henry and Robert, mostly treating the political news of the day in England, 1759-1774. Also the diary of Robert, son of Henry, and various documents.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

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); Ellison family papers; 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--Ellison, Alfred J. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1934. Accession number--M-34.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

Biographical / Historical

The Ellison family includes Robert Ellison (1710-1755), his brother Henry Ellison (1700-1775), and Henry's sons Henry and Robert.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Diaries CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Ellison, Henry, 1700-1775 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Ellison, Robert, 1710-1755 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
Great Britain -- Politics and government CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
United States -- History, Military CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Families -- England CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Families -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID