Appleton Family papers
Description
The collection contains research materials including genealogical information, and mostly photocopies and transcriptions of original correspondence and diaries related to the Appleton Family of Boston. The material was used by Louise Hall Tharp for her book "The Appletons of Beacon Hill." Family members represented here include Nathan Appleton (1779-1861) and Frances Elizabeth Appleton Longfellow (1817-1861) wife of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Dates
- 1798 - 1884
Creator
- Appleton family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
7.5 linear ft. (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
"The Appletons of Beacon Hill" Research. The collection consists of genealogical material and mostly photocopies and transcriptions of correspondence, diaries, wills and genealogical material of the Appleton Family of Boston including Nathan Appleton (1779-1861), Frances Elizabeth Appleton Longfellow (1817-1861), and other members of the Appleton family
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository