Name/Title
Folder, FileEntry/Object ID
2022.4.03.044Scope and Content
George W. Harrington Collection - Manuscripts:
A stack of handwritten manuscripts including a paper stating "Original ms. of 'Paradox' (a horse story), Published story, 'The First Whip.'" A copy of "The Brunonian" magazine/newspaper with Harrington's story "A Coup D'etat" inside, edited and signed by Harrington.Context
Harrington is an author who spent his summers writing in Mattapoisett. 2022.4.03 is the manuscript series.Collection
Manuscript (M)Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
ManuscriptNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsArchive Details
Creator
Harrington, George W.Date(s) of Creation
circa 1895Archive Notes
The magazine was printed in 1895Parts
Count
4Parts
3 manuscript stacks, 1 magazineProvenance
Provenance Detail
George W. Harrington CollectionOwner/Agent
Kate PillsburyRole
Found and donated the itemsAcquisition Method
FoundDisposition Method
Gift/DonationDisposition Date
May 12, 2022Notes/Remarks
Everything in the collection (letters, manuscripts, typewriter, wedding dress, documents, books) was found in the attic of 18 Pine Island Road, Mattapoisett in 2022 and donated by the new house owners. This house was owned by Harrington and his wife. They subdivided the land and created Winnatuxett Beach Rd. George and Marian Harrington were the first couple ever married in St. Philips Church on Water Street. They were married in 1898.Created By
info@mattapoisettmuseum.orgCreate Date
April 17, 2025Updated By
info@mattapoisettmuseum.orgUpdate Date
April 17, 2025