Stephen Batson deed to John Wakefield, 1652 Digital
Scope and Contents
Copy of a deed transferring a house and marsh land on Drakes Island, in Wells, Maine (then Massachusetts), from Stephen Batson (1610-1676) to John Wakefield, dated 1652.
Dates
- Creation: 1652
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information regarding access procedures.
Extent
.25 linear feetBiographical / Historical
Stephen Batson (1610-1676), a planter and trader, was one of the founders of Wells, Maine (then Massachusetts), and the first occupant of Drakes Island.
Physical Location
MANU
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.
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