Reed family papers, 1804-1866, bulk 1830-1850

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1057
Bib ID:
4079257 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Reed Family
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 box (1 box (93 items))
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Family papers consisting principally of letters received by Isaac Reed from various associates, friends, and members of his family. Also, letters written by Reed to his children, Mary G. Reed, Charles M. Reed, and Edward A. Reed and to his brother, Gardner K. Reed, of Boston. The letters deal largely with family affairs, day to day life, business ventures, and legal matters.

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); Reed 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--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 08/--/89.

Biographical / Historical

Family of Colonel Isaac G. Reed, counsellor at law and Postmaster of Waldoboro, Maine.

Subject Headings

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Name
Reed, Charles M CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Reed, Edward A CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Reed, Gardner K CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Reed, Isaac G. (Isaac Gardner), 1783-1847 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Reed, Mary G CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
Boston (Mass.) -- Social life and customs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Waldboro (Me.) -- Social life and customs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Families -- Maine -- Waldoboro CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Families -- Massachusetts -- Boston CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Lawyers -- Maine -- Waldoboro CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Postmasters -- Maine -- Waldoboro CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID