James Frothingham Hunnewell juvenilia and other papers
Overview
Primarily juvenilia of American collector and antiquarian, James Frothingham Hunnewell. Also a business notebook probably kept by his father, James Hunnewell.
Dates
- Creation: 1830-1840
Creator
- Hunnewell, James Frothingham (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 box)Juvenilia created by James Frothingham Hunnewell while 6 and 7 years of age. Consists of drawings, maps, stories, copies of alphabet letters, a copybook, a spelling book, and many picture and story books with text and drawings. Also includes: a letter to his father, wax seals, a clipping of a poem, and a business notebook from 1830 possibly kept by his father, James Hunnewell (1794-1864), recording trade goods in Hawaii?
Biographical / Historical
James Frothingham Hunnewell (1832-1910) was the son of Captain James Hunnewell (1794-1869) and Susan Lamson Hunnewell of Charlestown, Massachusetts. His father was the founder of C. Brewer & Co., an international trading business. Hunnewell was a member of his father's business but also was a major New England antiquarian and collector of rare books.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author, then by title.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
No accession number. No accession number. Found with: MS Storage 281. Collection materials assembled by Carolyn Jakeman.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
Creator
- Hunnewell, James Frothingham (Person)
- Title
- Hunnewell, James Frothingham, 1832-1910. James Frothingham Hunnewell juvenilia and other papers, 1830-1840: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02225
Repository Details
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