Subseries F. Other papers, ca.1825-1915 (#110.2-111.9, 238.6, F+D.5-F+D.7, OD.2, Mem.1)
Scope and Contents
Subseries F. Other papers, ca.1825-1915 (#110.2-111.9, 238.6, F+D.5-F+D.7, OD.2), includes drawings, diplomas, passports, programs, hair, pressed flowers, and other ephemeral items. Also included are biographies and obituaries for Susan Inches Lyman Lesley and J. Peter Lesley, and a folder of butterflies and other insects drawn by J. Peter Lesley's brother Henry Voorhees Lesley, a talented artist. A nail which purportedly hung in John Brown's cell, which was sent to and saved by J. Peter Lesley, is also included.
Dates
- Creation: 1762-2006
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Folders #200.1 - 201.9 in Series XIV are closed until January 1, 2050. The remainder of the collection is open for research.
Extent
101.08 linear feet ((237 file boxes, 2 half file boxes, 2 folio boxes) plus 6 folio folders, 10 folio+ folders, 6 oversize folders, 2 supersize folders, 171 photograph folders, 4 folio photograph folders, 14 glass negatives, 1 object, electronic records)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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