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 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 39 Collections and/or Records:

Spear Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-153
Abstract

Richard Spear (1737-1788) moved to Shelburne, Vermont, from Braintree, Massachusetts, in the summer of 1783. He died five years later, but his sons Asahel (1778-1849) and Elhanan W. Spear (1782-1869) remained in Shelburne and raised families there. The Spear Family Papers contain an interesting variety of manuscripts from the 1790s to the 1940s.

Dates: 1793-1942
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Spear Family Papers

Stanley Calef Wilson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-012
Abstract

Stanley Calef Wilson was a lawyer in Vermont and Governor, 1931-1935. Collection includes correspondence, diary (1918), speeches, school essays, desk calendars, campaign material, printed matter, and newspaper clippings. Includes folders on the Vermont Copper Company (1942-57), of which Wilson was secretary, and the Vermont "Little Hoover" Commission to study state Government (1957), and material on banking, farming, insurance, politics, religion, and road building.

Dates: 1879-1962
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Stanley Calef Wilson Papers

Stone Family Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: mss-820
Abstract

Collection consists of a cashbook and many small, pocket diaries containing handwritten entries by Alney, Don, and Betty Stone; George A. Stuart; and Ruth Barkyoumb of Westford, VT.

Dates: 1864-1917
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Stone Family Diaries

Perley M. Stoughton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-958
Abstract The Perley M. Soughton Papers document this Burlington resident's training and service in World War I as an aviator in France with the 166th Aero Squadron. The majority of the collection consists of letters to his mother Mrs. A.C. (Hattie) Stoughton and also include correspondence with other family members and friends, photographs and negatives, postcards, financial records, insurance records, two diaries, military documents, objects, programs and documents from social and fraternal groups,...
Dates: 1867-1959; Majority of material found within 1917 - 1920
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Perley M. Stoughton Papers

Tabor H. Parcher Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-770
Abstract

Collection contains several letters of Civil War soldier, Tabor H. Parcher of the 10th VT Regiment, to his wife Sarah, as well as Parcher's diary.

Dates: 1862-1880
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Tabor H. Parcher Papers

Theodore Brameld Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-091
Abstract

The Brameld Papers include professional and family biographical information and correspondence, financial records, academic papers, published journal articles, publicity, book reviews, media presentations, family ephemera, two diaries, a scrapbook, audio tapes, slides, photographs, and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1896-2002
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Theodore Brameld Papers

Vermont Small Bound Manuscript Collection

 Collection
Identifier: mss-207
Abstract

This collection consists of over 300 small (under 28 cm.) bound manuscript volumes documenting Vermont. The volumes were created by individuals and organizations and include diaries, account books, record books, autograph books, photo albums, scrapbooks, survey books, and docket books.

Dates: 1780-1988
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Vermont Small Bound Manuscript Collection

Wicker Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-020
Abstract Collection includes correspondence, diaries, financial papers, receipts, memo books, printed items, and photos of Cyrus Washburn Wicker (1814-1887), merchant, of North Ferrisburgh, Vt., his wife, Maria Delight Wicker (1817-1903), and their sons, Henry C. Wicker (1839-1907) and Cassius M. Wicker (1844-1913), who traveled west to work for and manage various western railroads. Includes correspondence of Augustus C. French (1808-1864), attorney and Governor of Illinois (1846-1853) with his wife,...
Dates: 1818-1965; Majority of material found within 1861-1896
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Wicker Family Papers

William W. Wells Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-022
Abstract

William Wells was an Army officer during the U.S. Civil War and Adjutant General of Vermont. Collection includes correspondence, diary and military papers including rosters of Vermont Cavalry, ordnance reports, orders, and clothing and equipment returns.

Dates: 1856-1884
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / William W. Wells Papers
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