Name/Title
LetterEntry/Object ID
2022.4.01.02Description
A letter from a Boston-based publisher to George W. Harrington, 1901.Subject
The letter suggests that Harrington's short story "Prescott Halbourn" needs improvement overall, especially when the characters are in conversation. The letter also praises Harrington's short story titled "Influences Opposed" which was later renamed "Cranston."Subject Person/Organization
Harrington, George W.Context
Part of the 2022.4 George W. Harrington collection. Harrington is a published author who spent his summers writing in Mattapoisett. 2022.4.01 is the Professional 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 ObjectsLetter Details
Letter Date
Oct 19, 1901Time Period
20th CenturyPostmark
Date and Time of Postmark
Oct 19 1901, 7 PMPostmark Place
* Untyped Postmark Place
Boston (Mass.)Date and Time of Postmark
Oct 21 1901Postmark Place
Town
MattapoisettState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaPostmark Place
* Untyped Postmark Place
Roxbury StationSender
Name
W. A. DresserAddress
52 Atherton St., Egleston Sq., Boston, MassAddressee
Name
Mr. Geo. W. HarringtonAddress
Mattapoisett, MassachusettsParts
Count
2Parts
Envelope, LetterProvenance
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.General Notes
Note Type
Location NoteNote
Folder 2022.4.01.01-09Created By
info@mattapoisettmuseum.orgCreate Date
January 23, 2025Updated By
info@mattapoisettmuseum.orgUpdate Date
April 15, 2025