Gilman Marston papers
Description
The papers of Gilman Marston contain correspondence with family, friends, and political acquaintances including George Barstow, Nathaniel Wright Dewey, Horace Everett, Alexander George Johnson, George Foster Shepley and Alexander Strong Wheeler. The letters document his rise to fame and prominence and his entry into the progressive politics of the early Republican Party. Also included are essays and speeches, legal and business documents, including legal opinions, pleadings, deeds, and receipts, as well as and compositions done while a student at Dartmouth. The collection also includes an account book in which Marston kept track of his legal services, fees, and payments.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1833 - 1859
- 1830 - 1912
Creator
- Marston, Gilman, 1811-1890 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
2.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
2 Digital File(s)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Gilman Marston (1811-1890), lawyer and politician. Dartmouth College Class of 1837. The collection consists of personal and professional correspondence as well as legal and business documents, speeches, essays and student compositions, documenting Marston's career as a lawyer and politician.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository