“Marblehead Memoir”…Being Primarily a Collection of Letters
Scope and Contents
Written in the 19th Century by the Families of Abel Gardner, Esquire, and Captain Lewis Girdler. (Volumes I, II, III) 0247.02.02.01 “Marblehead Memoir I” 1802- 1848 (includes introduction by W.P.P. [Winnifred “Win” Poland Peirce] April 1980, table of contents) 0247.02.02.02 “Marblehead Memoir II” 1849 to 1867 0247.02.02.03 “Marblehead Memoir III” 1868 to 1915 (The contents are transcribed from various original letters and genealogical Sources. Notations are made as to which family member holds the Original and the relationship among family members.)
Dates
- Creation: 1783 to 1995
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1802 to 1915
Creator
- From the Collection: Girdler, Robert Mercer (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes ; 1 linear foot
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository
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