Book

Archive

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Mattapoisett Museum

Name/Title

Book

Entry/Object ID

2022.4.04.002

Scope and Content

George W. Harrington Collection - personal items: A book titled "Sketch of Mr and Mrs. James T. Aldrich." There is an inscription on the first page that says "Mr. C.C. Harrington, Providence R.I. With the compliments of James Aldrich. Aiken S.C. March 23d, 1908." The book is a limited edition book that traces the lineage of the Aldrich family, friends, and possibly distant relatives of the Harringtons.

Context

Harrington is an author who spent his summers writing in Mattapoisett. 2022.4.04 is the personal materials series. C.C. Harrington was George Harrington's father. George Harrington spent some winters in Aiken, South Carolina.

Collection

Library: Genealogy (GEN)

Acquisition

Notes

2022.4

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Register, Family

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Register

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Book

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Book, Record

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

List

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Administrative Records

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Archive Details

Creator

James Aldrich

Date(s) of Creation

Mar 23, 1908

Archive Notes

The book was published in 1903, and the inscription was written in 1908.

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