Notebook

Archive

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Mattapoisett Museum

Name/Title

Notebook

Entry/Object ID

2022.4.04.006

Scope and Content

George W. Harrington Collection - personal items: A notebook with the title "Notes on Thoroughbred." The contents are observations of a horse's activities and characteristics.

Context

Harrington is an author who spent his summers writing in Mattapoisett. 2022.4.04 is the personal materials series.

Acquisition

Notes

2022.4

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Notebook

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Blankbook

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Book, Writing

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Note

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Archive Details

Creator

Harrington, George W.

Date(s) of Creation

circa 1888 - circa 1918

Archive Notes

The notebook is not dated, but the earliest date found on documents in the collection is 1898, and the latest is 1918.

Provenance

Provenance Detail

George W. Harrington Collection

Owner/Agent

Kate Pillsbury

Role

Found and donated the items

Acquisition Method

Found

Disposition Method

Gift/Donation

Disposition Date

May 12, 2022

Notes/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.org

Create Date

April 3, 2025

Updated By

info@mattapoisettmuseum.org

Update Date

April 3, 2025