Sylvester Dana Jr. Papers, 1836-1865

Title:

Sylvester Dana Jr. Papers, 1836-1865

Creator:

Dana, Sylvester, Jr., 1816-1910

Accession / Call Number:

1976.059

Object ID:

M 1976-059

Date:

1836-1865

Physical Description:

1 box ; 0.21 linear feet

Scope and Content:

This collection consists primarily of the papers of Sylvester Dana Jr., with a few family papers and a manuscript autobiography of sixty-eight pages on Sylvester Dana Sr., written circa 1840. Sylvester Dana Jr.'s diary, 1846-1847, and memorandum book, 1845-1849, include entries on the weather, family matters, people, and local events. He comments on convicts at the state prison and religious matters. The correspondence comprises letters to friends including one in which he brings a friend up to date on details of his life and career. There are 48 letters in the book of outgoing correspondence. Topics include missionaries, politics, the War with Mexico, and family history. The materials in this collection date from 1836 to 1865.

Subjects:

Autobiography , Clergy , Correspondence , Diaries , Genealogy , Judges , Mexican War, 1846-1848 , Prisoners , Prisons , Religion

Locations:

Concord, NH
Orford, NH

People:

Dana, Sylvester, Jr., 1816-1910 , Dana, Sylvester, Sr., 1769-1849 , Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Organizations:

Dana family
New Hampshire State Prison

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection

Finding Aid Link:

RS65024_Dana_Sylvester_Jr._Papers_1976.059.pdf