George Wallis Haven Papers, 1878-1903

Title:

George Wallis Haven Papers, 1878-1903

Creator:

Haven, George Wallis, 1808-1895

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

1966.010 (m)

Object ID:

1966.010 (m)

Date:

1878-1903

Physical Description:

1 folder

Level of Description:

Collection

Abstract:

Papers, 1878-1903, of George Wallis Haven including receipts for property in Portsmouth, NH; letters concerning Portsmouth, NH; an invitation from Frances Hodgeson Burnett; and a letter to Mrs. Haven from Celia Thaxter.

Scope and Content:

The George Wallis Haven Papers, 1878-1903, includes items related to the life of George Wallis Haven, a banker and scholar in Portsmouth, NH. The papers contain six receipts to George W. Haven for property in Portsmouth, four letters concerning Portsmouth Academy, one translation of "The Violet" by Goethe, one invitation from Frances Hodgson Burnett, and a letter to Mrs. Haven from Celia Thaxter.

Subjects:

Receipts (Acknowledgements) , Correspondence , Schools , Real property , Invitation cards

Locations:

Portsmouth, NH
Isles of Shoals, ME and NH

People:

Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924 , Haven, George Wallis, 1808-1895 , Thaxter, Celia Laighton, 1835-1894

Organizations:

Portsmouth Academy (Portsmouth, N.H.)

Credit Line:

Gift of Brenda J. Sheltry.

Location Code:

TL/1W

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Preferred Citation:

Item title, George Wallis Haven Papers, 1996.010 (m). New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH. Date accessed.