Carrie Williams Scrapbook, 1888

Archive

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Groton Public Library

Entry/Object ID

2026.017.006

Scope and Content

Scrapbook of Carrie L. Williams (1879-1958), maroon cover with black and silver details. The first page reads: " Carrie L. Williams, Mystic, Conn., Dec. 25, 1888, presented by Mama." Scrapbook pages are filled with trade cards, calling cards and rewards of merit as well as news clippings (1891-1913) particularly focused on crimes, marriages and deaths. 13" x 11"

Collection

Carol Kimball Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2026.017

Source or Donor

Carol Kimball

Acquisition Method

Donation

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Scrapbook

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Album

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Elvira Ball, WILLIAM E. FISHER, Randall's Wharf, Merritt Family Farm, Woman's Relief Corps, Noank, Mystic

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1888 - 1913

Archive Notes

Date(s) Created: 1888-1913

Provenance

Notes

Admin or Biographical History: Carrie L. Williams was born in Mystic in 1879, the daughter of Emma and Owen Williams. She married Edgar Andrews c. 1900.

Name/Title

Carrie Williams Scrapbook, 1888