Overview
Letters and documents of the Tudor family of Boston, Mass.
Dates
- Creation: 1772-1922
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
1.5 linear feet (2 boxes)Consists of letters and documents of various members of the Tudor family. Includes 15 letters from Frederic Tudor to his brother Henry James Tudor, deeds and indentures, journal of Frederic Tudor on a trip from Boston to New Orleans, 1826. Also includes some correspondence of Jeremiah Mason, United States senator from New Hampshire.
Biographical / Historical
Frederic Tudor (1783-1864) was the successful "Ice King" of Boston, who sold ice in tropical climates. His brother Henry James Tudor (1791-1864) studied law and worked for a while in Frederic Tudor's ice business. Another brother William Tudor (1779-1830) was a merchant, legislator, author, and diplomat. Their father William Tudor (1750-1819) was a Boston lawyer and top political figure.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
*84M-11. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Stinson; received: 1984.
Digitization Funding
Collections and items have been digitized with the generous support of The Polonsky Foundation.
- Title
- Tudor family. Tudor family additional papers, 1772-1922: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00392
Repository Details
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