Personal Papers of Anne Meech, 1879-1895

Archive

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Groton Public Library

Entry/Object ID

2026.040.001

Scope and Content

Collection of correspondence and personal papers written by Anne Meech of Groton, 1879-1895. *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to Nellie Brumley regarding the death of her cousin, Lottie C. Spicer, and its effect on the Meech family, March 4, 1893 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to "Libbie" regarding the death of her cousin, Lottie C. Spicer, and its effect on the Meech family, March 13, 1893 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to "Rebekah" with reports of deaths and updates on neighbors around Eastern Point, March 20, 1893 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to "Mother" (Susan Spicer Meech) regarding a trip to Niagra Falls, September 19, 1893 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to Anna See with updates on the Meech family and neighbors at Eastern Point, also a mention of the Chicago World's Fair, Ocotber 15, 1893 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to Nellie Brumley about the Chicago World's Fair, October 20, 1893 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to Blanche Peabody about the Chicago World's Fair, October 23, 1893 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to "Maud" with family updates and a mention of the Chicago World's Fair, November 22, 1893 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to Anna See with family updates, December 4, 1893 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to Anna See with family updates, December 27, 1893 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to Sr. Filomena at the Loretto Convent, Niagra Falls, October 26, 1894 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to Anna See with family updates, October 27, 1894 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech with news about the weather and countryside, August 21, 1895 *typed copy of a letter written by Anne Meech to "Mother" (Susan Spicer Meech) regarding a trip to New York City, undated *typed copy of an essay by Anne Meech, "A Practical Example of Patriotism," regarding the Anna Warner Bailey chapter of the D.A.R., August 18, 1895. *handwritten letter to Sanford Meech from unknown sender, January 1, 1895 *handwritten letter from Anne Meech to her mother, Susan Spicer Meech, regarding a trup to Washington D.C., February 29, 1895 *handwritten letter, probably from Anne Meech to Anna See, undated *handwritten letter to "Mother" (possibly from Anne Meech to Susan Spicer Meech), November 15, 1879 *handwritten compositions/diary entries by Anne Meech, July 29 - August 16, 1895. Mentions the death of Clara Burrows. *typed copy of an essay by Anne Meech, "The Charity Warblers," regarding a minstrel show at the Lyceum Theater (West Main Street, Mystic), August 19, 1895 *typed copy of a compostition by Anne Meech, "Elizabeth's Charities," August 29, 1895 *typed copy of a compostition by Anne Meech, "The Luncheon," undated *typed copy of an essay by Anne Meech, "The Thomas Starr Society C.A.R. of Groton, Conn.," re. Groton descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers, undated *transcription of a special correspondence from The Bulletin, "Celebrating Revolutionary Events," April 5, 1886. 8 page article focused on the anniversary of the Battle of Groton Heights and Buring of New London *calling card of Mr. Frederic Bill *2 black and white snapshots, subjects unidentified

Collection

Carol Kimball Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2026.040

Source or Donor

Carol Kimball

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Correspondence

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Fort Griswold, Battle of Groton Heights, Monument House, Anna Warner Bailey Chapter of the D.A.R., Eastern Point, Meech family

Archive Details

Creator

Anne Meech

Date(s) of Creation

1879 - 1895

Archive Size/Extent

1 folder

Archive Notes

Date(s) Created: 1879-1895

Provenance

Notes

Admin or Biographical History: Anne Meech was born at the Spicer House at Avery Point, Groton on February 4, 1861, the daughter of Noyes Billings Meech and and Susan Spicer Meech. She lived in Groton (at 839 Eastern Point Road, also known as Woodledge) for most of her life and was a graduate of Miss Brown's School and Mt. Holyoke College. She died in Groton on July 13, 1956.

Name/Title

Personal Papers of Anne Meech, 1879-1895