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Correspondence

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 147 Collections and/or Records:

Prospect School and Center for Research and Education Archives

 Collection
Identifier: mss-001
Abstract The Prospect School and Center for Education and Research Archives contains the archives of the Prospect School (1965-1991) and the Prospect Archive and Center for Education and Research (1979-2010). The largest portion of the collection is comprised of the Prospect Archive of Children’s Work, which consists of visual and written work produced by more than sixty children who attended Prospect School. The collection also includes records and publications documenting Prospect’s administration,...
Dates: 1964-2011; Majority of material found within 1965 - 1991
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Prospect School and Center for Research and Education Archives

Queen City Park Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: mss-139
Abstract

The Queen City Park Association was formed in 1881 with the stated purpose of maintaining a private park at Burlington to be used for spiritualist camp meetings, picnic parties, and as a summer resort.

Dates: 1881-1950
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Queen City Park Association Records

Rev. Fraser Metzger: Progressive Party of Vermont Collection

 Collection
Identifier: mss-120
Abstract

The Reverend Metzger Papers contain materials relating to the National Progressive Party of Vermont and Metzger's gubernatorial candidature in 1912.

Dates: 1912
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Rev. Fraser Metzger: Progressive Party of Vermont Collection

Richard Adelson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-073
Abstract

Research notes and photocopies of correspondence from manuscript collections dealing with the John Henry affair (1812), an intrigue with the Governor-General of Lower Canada (Quebec), Sir James Craig.

Dates: 1808-1983
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Richard Adelson Papers

Rixford Axe Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: mss-039
Abstract The Rixford Axe Company was established in East Highgate, Vermont, by Luther Rixford; closed 1950s. Collection includes chiefly business correspondence,(19 letter books, 55 journals, 5 ledgers, 3 cashbooks, and 7 miscellaneous vols.) together with miscellaneous personal and business papers including legal papers, deeds, bank statements, and family photos of Luther Rixford, Oscar H. Rixford and his wife Elizabeth (Leach) Rixford, and Susan K. Rixford and Mary E. (Rixford) Knight, daughters of...
Dates: 1804-1951
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Rixford Axe Company Records

Rockwell Family Papers

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Identifier: mss-141
Abstract

The Rockwell Family Papers consist of two cartons of letters, business papers, bound diaries and account books, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other papers. The chronological span of the collection is from 1854 to 1972, with the great majority of the papers dating from the 1850s to 1929. Most of the materials in the Rockwell Family Papers relate to Ell B. Rockwell's many years of service on Lake Champlain steamboats.

Dates: 1854-1972
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Rockwell Family Papers

Samuel Williams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-018
Abstract Samuel Williams was a Congregational minister, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Harvard, and a founder of the University of Vermont. This collection includes correspondence, sermons, lectures, and other papers, relating to Williams’ teaching career, compilation and publication of his Natural and Civil History of Vermont (1794), astronomical observations (1806) to determine the northern boundary of Vermont, and other scientific topics. Includes partial manuscripts of the...
Dates: 1732-1811
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Samuel Williams Papers

Shaw Family Letters

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Identifier: mss-954
Abstract

Letters of George Bradford Shaw (1800-1853) and wives Susan Maria Griswold (1799-1825, m. 1823) and Nancy Howard Bigelow (1808-1878, m. 1830).

Dates: 1819-1843; Majority of material found within 1819 - 1823
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Shaw Family Letters

Shepard Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: mss-808
Abstract

Collection contains the Civil War letters of Harvey Shepard and his son Fenimore Shepard. Both served as Infantry Privates. Some letters of Joseph S. Perkins of the First Vermont Cavalry and Fenimore's eventual brother-in-law, are also present. There are a few additional addresses and regimental reunion materials.

Dates: 1861-1918
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Shepard Family Papers

Smith Family Papers

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Identifier: mss-004
Abstract

Collection includes correspondence and other papers of a prominent Vermont political family. The Smith Family Papers contain correspondence, legal documents, notes, typed and printed material, newspaper clippings and assorted family memorabilia.

Dates: 1797-1956
Found in: University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections / Smith Family Papers
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