Overview
Letters to American author, journalist, and philanthropist F. B. Sanborn.
Dates
- Creation: 1860-1893
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box)Contains 21 letters to Sanborn from various persons, chiefly concerning political and social issues.
Biographical / Historical
Sanborn was an author, journalist, and philanthropist of Concord, Mass. He was an ardent abolitionist and champion of reforms in charity work, prisons, and insane asylums.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
55M-268. Purchased with the Duplicates fund from Abe Brayer; received: 1956.
Creator
- Title
- Sanborn, F. B. (Franklin Benjamin), 1831-1917, recipient. F. B. Sanborn letters from various persons, 1860-1893: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01204
Repository Details
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