Peirce family papers, 1848-1920

Summary

Title:

Peirce family papers

Dates:

1848-1920

Creators:

Peirce family. and Peirce, George H., 1837-1874

Abstract:

Primarily letters between various members of the Peirce family as well as their friends and associates, the bulk dating from approximately 1850 to 1920. Collection also contains business records and many photographs.

Extent:

13 Linear Feet (25 boxes)

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Peirce family papers, M0202, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

A collection primarily of correspondence, business and legal papers, but also including photographs, ledgers, and a diary. The bulk of the correspondence consists of letters sent to George H. Peirce while he resided in Manila, Philippine Islands (1856-1873) where he was in the hemp trade. These letters from family and friends are rich in chronicling everyday events of the era, as well as the progress of the Civil War.

Acquisition information:

Gift of Mrs. Carolyn P. Brown, Miss Rosamund Peirce, and Mrs. Forrest J. Kincade, 1970.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Related resources

Other descriptive data:

The numbers in parentheses immediately following each name indicate the number of letters in the folder. The dates which follow indicate the earliest and latest item in the folder, but do not necessarily indicate an item from each intervening year. All folders are arranged in chronological order.

If the entry does not indicate to whom the items were sent, all letters in the folder were addressed to George H. Peirce (1837 - 1874). Any other recipients are indicated.

The following abbreviations are used:

1. Eliza P.Eliza Mitchell Peirce (1837-1896).
2. Emily P.Emily Mitchell Peirce (1839-1923).
3. Mrs. EMPMrs. Eliza Mitchell Peirce (d. 1887).
4. Mrs. GHPLydia Ellen Eaton Peirce (1839-1903), wife of George H. Peirce.
5. GHPGeorge H. Peirce (1837-1874), used only when other recipients also in folder.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Philippines -- History -- 1812-1898.
Export trading companies -- Philippines

Places:

Philippines -- Commerce -- 19th century

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-10-23 08:34:25 -0700 .

Restrictions:

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.

Terms of access:

All the Peirce Family Papers donated by Miss Rosamond Peirce, Mrs. Forrest J. Kincade and Mrs. Carolyn Peirce Brown, are open for inspection and research with the following limitations:

1. Publication rights are reserved by the donors to themselves or persons designated by them, and to the children of Carolyn P. Brown (Elizabeth Brown Gordon, James P. Brown, and Peter H. Brown) during the life-times of the donors and for five years after the death of the last surviving donor.

2. Photocopies may only be made with the written permission of the donors or any one of the donors acting for all of the donors.

3. Short quotations not related to George H. Peirce, his immediate family, or his career in Manila, may be published without permission of the donors at the discretion of the Manuscripts Librarian.

Notice of the above restrictions will appear on the patron use form for the researchers wishing to use this collection. The patron's signature on that form indicates agreement to adhere to these conditions.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Peirce family papers, M0202, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:

Stanford University, Manuscripts Division

Department of Special Collections, Green Library

557 Escondido Mall

Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US

Contact:

(650) 725-1022

specialcollections@stanford.edu

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