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
Collection
Identifier: Mss 843528
Mss 843528
Date(s):
1843-09-28
Abstract
In English.
Mellen Chamberlain letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 844212.1
Mss 844212.1
Date(s):
1844-03-12
Abstract
In English.
Mellen Chamberlain letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 840423
Mss 840423
Date(s):
1840-07-23
Abstract
In English.
Mellen Chamberlain letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 840580
Mss 840580
Date(s):
1840-10-30
Abstract
In English.
Mellen Chamberlain letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 838606
Mss 838606
Date(s):
1838-11-06
Abstract
In English.
Mellen Chamberlain letter
Collection
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.