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Correspondence, 1778-1928, n.d.
5.75 linear feet
Catalog Number: M1.1
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Series Description:
Consists mainly of correspondence (1800-1928, and undated) within the
family. A large portion of the series is comprised of letters to or from
Edward, Gorham, or Lyman Abbott. The series also contains correspondence
on both the birthday and the death of Lyman Abbott and a volume of materials
by and about Benjamin Vaughan. Organized by date. An unpublished chronological
listing (item level) of Abbott correspondence, with an alphabetical index
of correspondents, and a finding aid for the Vaughn volume are available
in Special Collections.
Arrangement:Arranged chronologically
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Biographical records,
1716-1903, n.d.
1 linear foot
Catalog Number: M1.2
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Series Description:
Biographical records and clippings of the Abbott family, spanning
the generations from as early as Abiel Abbot (1716-1739) to as late
as Walter Abbott (1903-1905). Also included are Andover, Massachusetts
church records, 1752-1755, which list the names of new parishioners
and those who owed money to the church. Organized alphabetically.
Arrangement:Arranged alphabetically
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| Documents, essays,
ephemera, etc., 1743-1909, n.d.
0.5 linear feet
Catalog Number: M1.3
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Series Description:
Literary works of John S.C. Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, and
Jacob Abbott, miscellaneous ephemera and literary works, and Abbott
deeds of land from 1743-1840. Jacob Abbott and John S.C. Abbott
were both published in Harper's Magazine between 1852 and 1866;
Eleanor Hallowell Abbott was published in Everybody's Magazine,
1908-1909. Organized alphabetically.
Arrangement:Arranged alphabetically
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| Cyrus Hamlin:
correspondence, 1828-77, n.d.
0.5 linear feet
Catalog Number: M1.4
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Series Description:
Compilation of Cyrus Hamlin's correspondence (1827-1877, and undated).
Contains letters both to and from Hamlin, mostly within the family. The
bulk of the correspondence is to Cyrus Hamlin's brother, Hannibal. Also
contains researchers' past inquiries on Cyrus Hamlin. Organized by date.
An unpublished listing of correspondence, arranged both chronologically
and alphabetically, is available in Special Collections.
Arrangement:Arranged chronologically
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| Hannibal Hamlin:
correspondence, manuscripts, etc., 1830-62, n.d.
0.25 linear feet
Catalog Number: M1.5
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Series Description:
Contains correspondence (1830-1860) to and from Hannibal Hamlin, mostly
within the family. Also includes poems and hymns, clippings, and printed
ephemera. A large portion of the correspondence is between Hannibal and
Abigail Abbott. Includes a wedding poem and marriage vows written by Hannibal
to Abigail. Organized by date. An unpublished listing of correspondence,
arranged both chronologically and alphabetically, is available in Special
Collections.
Arrangement:Chronological
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| Jacob Abbott:
essays, journals, manuscripts, etc., 1823-79, n.d.
Catalog Number: M1.6
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Series Description:
Primarily Jacob Abbott's manuscript writings, from fictional essays,
such as his popular series of "Rollo" books for boys, to sermons.
Also includes private journals, estate material, biographical, genealogical
material, and miscellaneous ephemera. In addition, contains a letter
book to Jacob from the members of the history class at Abbott's
School in New York, 1845.
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Lyman Abbott: notebooks, journals, clippings, etc., 1859-1922, n.d.
Catalog Number: M1.7
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Series Description:
Mostly personal journals, notes for various articles, and notebooks of
sermons by Lyman Abbott, along with travel journals kept by his wife,
Abigail F.H. Abbott. Also includes a frontispiece for the book "Cone Cut
Corners," hymns written by Lyman, Lowell Institute lectures, and a
program with autographs titled "1877-1902, Lyman Abbott, The Outlook,
Silver Anniversary." There are also clippings, and miscellaneous writings
by other members of the Abbott family.
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| Lyman Abbott autograph
collection
3.75 linear feet.
Catalog Number: M1.8
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Series Description:
Letters, clipped signatures and other signed documents collected
by, and many addressed to, Lyman and Edward Abbott. Most are written
by 19th century American notables in many fields, including writers,
politicians, educators, theologians, entertainers, civil rights
leaders, and scientists. As editors of the Christian Union, later
Outlook, and the Literary World, Lyman and Edward Abbott were in
regular contact with these major figures; many of the letters are
taken from that correspondence. The compiler's original indexes
to the collection are contained in the first box.
Arrangement:Arranged alphabetically.
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| Gorham D. Abbott:
journals, essays, documents, etc., 1830-73, n.d.
Catalog Number: M1.9
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Series Description:
Various Gorham Abbott materials, including political documents such
as the U.S. Senate Resolution of 1867 and a book contract with the
Mexican government, 1868. Also includes a journal, writings, and
other materials, such as an "examination of the state of the Press
in the United States."
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| Edward Abbott:
essays, scrapbooks, etc., 1860-1908, n.d.
Catalog Number: M1.10
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Series Description:
Mostly Edward Abbott's literary manuscripts, as well as scrapbooks dating
from 1841 to 1908. Also includes his correspondence with Literary World,
1877-1903, plus undated [see also M1.11 for Literary World series], a
memorial tribute to Edward Abbott, a sketchbook, a diary, and certificates.
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| Literary World
records
Catalog Number:M1.11
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Series Description: Tribute issues to Whittier, Emerson, Longfellow,
Lowell, and Greenleaf. Finding aids for the Whittier, Emerson, Longfellow,
and Lowell volumes are available in Special Collections.
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| Images
Catalog Number: M1.12
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Series Description: Images of members of
the Abbott family and family friends,
as well as residences and churches of the Abbotts
and the Abbott coats of arms and inscriptions.
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Realia
2.5
linear feet.
Catalog Number: M1.13
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Series Description:
Various items belonging to several Abbotts, including Hallowell fire
buckets, a set of porcelain purchased in Paris by Jacob Abbott which
belonged to Louis Phillipe, a crucifix in a wooden case, as well as pens,
watches and wallets.
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