Folder, File

Archive

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Mattapoisett Museum

Name/Title

Folder, File

Entry/Object ID

2022.4.02.105-125

Scope and Content

George W. Harrington Collection - Letters without envelopes, ranging from 1903 to 1908. From Harrington's Father, Mother, Wife, Aunt, and other friends. They were found scattered amongst the collection. This folder includes journal entries from 1918 about a Boy Scout camping trip.

Context

Part of the 2022.4 George W. Harrington collection. Harrington is a published author who spent his summers writing in Mattapoisett. 2022.4.02 is the Personal Correspondence series.

Collection

Letters (MLE)

Acquisition

Notes

2022.4

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1903 - 1918

Parts

Count

20

Parts

letters

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

March 13, 2025

Updated By

info@mattapoisettmuseum.org

Update Date

April 15, 2025