Overview
Photographs, memoirs and genealogical notes of the Massachusetts-based Melville family, family members of author Herman Melville.
Dates
- Creation: 1863-1880
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box)A photograph album of family members, genealogical notes and memoirs, and a sketch of Thomas Melvill, Jr.
Biographical / Historical
The Massachusetts-based Melville family included the author Herman Melville. Thomas Melvill (1776-1845), the author's uncle, was a farmer in Pittsfield, Mass.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
86M-61. Gift of Miss Jean F. Melvill, 690 S. Cairns Avenue, Richland Center, Wisconsin 53581; received: 1986 December 18.
- Title
- Melville family. Melville family photograph album, 1863-1880: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00474
Repository Details
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