Hunt Family Papers
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Description
The Hunt Family papers consists of correspondence, diaries, newspaper clippings, physicians’ records, a recipe book, and other items relating to the occupations of Hunt family members. The collection documents Seth Hunt’s extensive involvement in abolitionist and other progressive causes as well as his work with the Connecticut River Railroad; Ebenezer Hunt’s Northampton medical practice; and Frank Burt’s activities as an author and stenographer.
Dates
- 1754 - 1941
Creator
- Hunt Family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
3.75 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Papers of the Hunt family contain journals, clippings, and correspondence documenting the American anti-slavery movement, the Connecticut River Railroad Company, an 18th century medical practice, and a printing business located on the summit of Mt. Washington.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository