Atherton Family Papers, 1772-1852

Title:

Atherton Family Papers, 1772-1852

Creator:

Atherton Family
Atherton, Charles Gordon, 1804-1853
Atherton, Charles Humphrey, 1773-1853
Gordon, William
Atherton, Joshua, 1737-1809
West, Benjamin

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

1940.001

Object ID:

1940.001

Date:

1772-1852

Physical Description:

1 box, approximately 60 items

Level of Description:

Collection

Abstract:

Papers, 1772-1852, of the Atherton Family, most notably Joshua Atherton (1737-1809), Charles Humphrey Atherton (1773-1853), and Charles Gordon Atherton (1804-1853). The majority of the collection includes correspondence, but there are also some legal and estate papers.

Scope and Content:

The Atherton Family Papers includes the correspondence and other items belonging to the Atherton Family primarily of Amherst, NH. The collection is divided into two series based on the type of material and when it was accessioned. Series one is composed of the items of Joshua Atherton (1737-1809), William Gordon (1796-1802), Benjamin West (1746-1817), Charles Humphrey Atherton (1773-1853), and Charles Gordon Atherton (1804-1853). It includes correspondence, commissions, appointments, and an essay written by Charles H. Atherton. The correspondence mostly covers political topics. The second series is composed of receipts that belonged to Charles H. Atherton. The receipts are from locations throughout southern New Hampshire.

Arrangement:

The collection is divided into two series: Series I. Atherton Family Papers, 1772-1852 and Series II. Charles H. Atherton Financial Papers and Receipts, 1799-1818.

Subjects:

Texas--Annexation to the United States , Antislavery movements

Locations:

Amherst, NH
Washington, DC
Manchester, NH
Dunstable, NH

People:

Smith, Jeremiah, 1759-1842 , Stark, Caleb, 1759-1838 , Thornton, James Buonaparte, 1800-1838 , Blodget, Samuel, 1757-1814 , Dana, Samuel , Eastman, Ira , Emerson, Caleb , Fogg, George Gilman , Fox, Charles J. , Henshaw, David , Hunt, John M. , Gordon, William , Pickering, James , Plumer, William, 1759-1850 , Prescott, William Merchant , Rindge, Isaac , Steele, John Hardy

Organizations:

New Hampshire Historical Society
New Hampshire. General Court
Democratic Party (U.S.)
Federal Party (U.S.)

Credit Line:

1940.001 was a gift of Miss Dora N. Spalding, October, 1940 and Phillips Exeter Academy, 1964.
2014.060, 2014.061, 2014.062, 2014.088, and 2014.089 were New Hampshire Historical Society purchases in 2014.

Location Code:

TL/1W

Restrictions:

Availalbe for research.

Preferred Citation:

Item title, Atherton Family Papers, 1772-1852, 1940.001. New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH Date accessed.

Finding Aid Link:

RS24902_Atherton_Family_Papers_1940.001.pdf