The John F. Marion Collection of Count Rumford
Description
The John F. Marion Collection of Count Rumford contains materials related to Count Rumford (1753-1814), his daughter Countess Rumford (Sarah Thompson, 1774-1852) and her ward Emma Gannell Burgum (1826-1923.) Includes research notes by John Marion on Count Rumford and Countess Rumford; including magazine articles, clippings, correspondence, genealogical materials, lantern slides, photographs, and negatives; a book, “The Life of Rumford”; typescript copies of Countess Rumford’s correspondence and diary entries, pencil sketches and engravings related to Count Rumford. Also included is manuscript material related to Emma Burgum, as well as an original manuscript of the Countess's "Memoirs of a Lady”, poetry, newspaper clippings and an oversized Rumford family tree.
Dates
- 1814 - 1979
Creator
- Marion, John Francis, 1922-1991 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
These materials may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Extent
3 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
John F. Marion (1922-1991), historian and author. (1922-1991). Consists of materials related to Count Rumford (1753-1814), his daughter Countess Rumford (Sarah Thompson, 1774-1852) and her ward Emma Gannell Burgum (1826-1923). Consists of magazine articles, clippings, correspondence, genealogical, materials, lantern slides, photographs, and negatives, typescript copies of Countess Rumford’s correspondence and diary entries, pencil sketches and engravings.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository