Name/Title
Folder, FileEntry/Object ID
2022.4.02.035-104Scope and Content
George W. Harrington Collection - Letters within envelopes, originally organized by Harrington.
The envelopes are titled: "Letters to be kept" and include a year, ranging from 1902 to 1908.
They contain letters from friends and family members.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)Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
LetterNomenclature Primary Object Term
CorrespondenceNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsArchive Details
Creator
Harrington, George W.Date(s) of Creation
1903 - 1908Provenance
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
March 13, 2025Updated By
info@mattapoisettmuseum.orgUpdate Date
April 15, 2025