Name/Title
Folder, FileEntry/Object ID
2022.4.03.013-018Scope and Content
George W. Harrington Collection - Manuscript:
Six manuscripts, some typed, and some handwritten. The manuscripts include short stories such as "The Breeze Hill Handicap," "Chimera," "The First Whip," "Ned's Race," and "The Might and Mites of Destiny."Context
Harrington is a published 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 1898 - circa 1918Archive Notes
The manuscripts are 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 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 23, 2025Updated By
info@mattapoisettmuseum.orgUpdate Date
April 1, 2025