Ralph Butterfield papers
Description
The papers of Ralph Butterfield contain his autobiography and journal (1850-1892), describing student life at Phillips Exeter Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, and at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire as well as his life in Mississippi during the Civil War, and in Kansas City, Missouri, as a merchant and realtor from 1869 to 1892. Account books, showing investments, cash flow, and some business accounts (1869-1892) are also included.
Dates
- 1850 - 1892
Creator
- Butterfield, Ralph, 1818-1892 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Ralph Butterfield (1818-1892), merchant. Dartmouth College Class of 1839. The collection contains his autobiography and journal (1850-1892), describing student life at Phillips Exeter Academy, Andover, Mass., and at Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., life in Mississippi during the Civil War, and in Kansas City, Mo., as a merchant and realtor from 1869 to 1892 Includes account books, showing investments, cash flow, and some business accounts (1869-1892).
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository