The Accident at Andover, 1853 January 22
- Collection Name:
- George W. Perry Scrapbooks
- Title:
- The Accident at Andover, 1853 January 22
- Creator:
- Perry, George W., 1891-1971
Illustrated News - Creator Role:
- Publisher
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1974.045
- Object ID:
- 1974.045.54.003
- Date:
- 1853/01/22
- Type of Material:
- graphic material
- Physical Description:
- 1 newspaper clipping
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Clipping from the Illustrated News of an article and image on the accident and death of Benjamin Pierce, son of President Franklin Pierce. Dated January 22, 1853, the article details the train accident on January 6th at Andover, MA, as told by Rev. Mr. Fuller, a passenger on the train. The article also details Benjamin Pierce's funeral.
- Subjects:
- Railroad accidents , Death , Children , Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) , Funeral service
- Locations:
- Andover, MA
- People:
- Perry, George W., 1891-1971 , Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 , Pierce, Benjamin, 1841-1853 , Pierce, Jane Means Appleton, 1806-1863
- Organizations:
- Illustrated News
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- Credit Line:
- Gift of May Nutter.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
- Box Number:
- 11
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