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Hunt Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1173
MS-1173

  • Staff Only

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

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

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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