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Chamberlain, Mellen, 1821-1900

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1821 - 1900

Biography

Mellen Chamberlain (4 June 1821, Pembroke, New Hampshire - 25 June 1900, Chelsea, Massachusetts) was a United States lawyer, librarian and historian. He was librarian of the Boston Public Library for over a decade. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1844 and from the Harvard Law School in 1848. In 1849 he was admitted to the bar, opened a law office in Boston and made his residence in Chelsea, where, during 51 years of citizenship, he served the town in many public capacities.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Mellen Chamberlain letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 840423
Mss 840423
Date(s): 1840-07-23
Abstract

In English.

Mellen Chamberlain letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 840580
Mss 840580
Date(s): 1840-10-30
Abstract

In English.

Mellen Chamberlain letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 838606
Mss 838606
Date(s): 1838-11-06
Abstract

In English.

Mellen Chamberlain letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 843528
Mss 843528
Date(s): 1843-09-28
Scope and Contents

Letter from Mellen Chamberlain to Joseph Kidder in Lebanon, New Hampshire, telling him that there will be no difficulty of access to the cabinets on Saturday. Writer will be at home.

Mellen Chamberlain letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 844212.1
Mss 844212.1
Date(s): 1844-03-12
Abstract

In English.

Mellen Chamberlain letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 866361
Mss 866361
Date(s): 1866-06-11
Scope and Contents

Letter from Melen Chamberlain in Boston to Asa Dodge Smith, declining to serve on the examining committee.

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