Series I: Correspondence, 1751-1853
This series is composed of primarily letters from various members of the Barrell family to Theodore Barrell, There are also a few letters to other members of the Barrell family, however the bulk of the correspondence is addressed to Theodore. The largest single group comprises the letters of Walter Barrell in London to his son, Theodore who was then a merchant in Demarara. These letters mention such family affairs as births, deaths and marriages, business matters including payments received and payments due, and advice from father to son on interpersonal matters often including remarks on religion and faith. Some correspondence makes passing mention of the change of rule in Demarara from British to Dutch and then back to British rule again from 1802-1803 and the beginning of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. The majority of the correspondence from other members of the family deals with major family events, health of family members and friends of the family and trade matters.
Box 1 Folder 1
A-B, 1751-1841
Box 1 Folder 2
Barrell, Abigail, 1794-1846
Box 1 Folder 3
Barrell, Theodore, 1836-1845
Box 1 Folder 4
Barrell, Walter to Theodore Barrell, 1781-1804
Box 1 Folder 5
Barrell, William to Theodore Barrel, 1795-1803
Box 1 Folder 6
C-Z, 1794-1853
Box 1 Folder 7
Massa, Theodora, 1837-1844
Series II: Autograph Albums, Diaries, and Exercise Book, 1814-1881
This series contains autograph books belonging to Theodore Barrell's children, Walter Newberry Barrell and Theodora Barrell, a diary and cashbook belonging to Theodore Barrell from 1841 and an exercise book belonging to John Stayner Barrell dated 1814-1816.
Theodore Barrell's diary and cashbook of 1841 details his observations on subjects ranging from weather conditions to comparisions of different branches of the Christian faith. The diary and cashbook also lists cash receipts and expenditures and marks important historical dates and Barrell family events.
John Stayner Barrell's exercise book is mainly composed of his study of the French language including vocabulary, verb conjugations and extensive translations from English to French. The book also contains brief entries on such subjects as social customs in letter writing, shorthand notation, arithmetic and religion. The exercise book also contains lovingly illustrated family trees for the Barrell family and the Stayner family.
This series also contains a diary compiled by Charles Barrell, Elizabeth Barrell, Elizabeth Massa, and Theodora Barrell including historical events as well as daily occurrences.
Box 2 Folder 1
Barrell, Charles-- Diary, 1837-1881, (2 Folders)
(compiled with Elizabeth Barrell, Elizabeth Massa, and Theodora Barrell)
Box 2 Folder 2
Barrell, John Stayner-- Exercise Book
Box 2 Folder 3
Barrell, Theodora-- Autograph and Commonplace Book, 1820-1826
Box 2 Folder 4
Barrell, Theodore-- Diary and Account Book, 1841
Box 3 Folder 1
Barrell, Walter Newberry-- Autograph and Commonplace Book, 1823-1827
Series III: Visual Materials, Undated, 1864-1889
This series contains a small number of photographs of members of the Barrell Family and property owned by the family. There are also two silhouettes.
Box 3 Folder 2
Photographs, undated, 1864-1889
Box 3 Folder 3
Silhouettes, undated
(one is of Theodora Barrell)
Series IV: Geanealogical Material and Family Documents
This series is comprised of notes about the genealogy of the Barrell Family and family and legal documents such as land deeds and wills.
Box 3 Folder 4
Notes on Barrell Family genealogy, 1929
Box 3 Folder 5
Barrell Family Chonology, 1579-1849
Box 3 Folder 6
Barrell Family Chronology, 1878
(compiled by Charles Barrell and enclosed in a letter to his cousin)
Box 3 Folder 7
Conveyance of Property by Theodore Barrell to Ferdinand Massa, 1831
Box 3 Folder 8
Notice of Lottery or Sale of Theodore Barrell's Property in Demerara, 1804
Box 3 Folder 9
History of the Gall Estate
Gall, Elizabeth
Box 3 Folder 10
Last Will and Testament, 1813
Box 3 Folder 11
Copy of a Paper Handed to Miss Gall, 1916
Box 3 Folder 12
Barrell, Theodore-- Sketches of the Demerary Incidents 2nd September 1791 to 29th March 1800, September 1791, March 1800
Box 3 Folder 13
Mscellaneous Items
Series V: Books Owned by the Barrell Family
Box 3
The Bouquet: A Selection of Poems owned by Elizabeth Barrell
Box 3
De L'education des Enfans owned by Theodore Barrell