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Gilman Marston papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-862
Webster MS-862

  • Staff Only

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.

Dates

  • 1833 - 1859
  • Majority of material found within 1830 - 1912

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

1.5 linear ft. (1 box)

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

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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