Grant family papers, 1836-1874.
1 box (2.5 linear in.)
Collection number: MS 0543 (LD 7096.6 x1845 Grant)
Grant family papers
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Grant family papers, 1836-1874.
1 box (2.5 linear in.)
Collection number: MS 0543 (LD 7096.6 x1845 Grant)
Abstract:
Grant family. Elijah Grant and Elizabeth Phelps Grant, 1784-1866, and eight children. Papers consist of letters to Martha Grant, 1824-1847, compositions and journal. Primarily documenting the health of Martha, attended Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, 1842-1844 and activities of the family including mission work, education, and activities of her siblings, Joel, 1816-1873, John, 1822-1878, and Mary Zilpah Grant Burgess, 1811-1842, and in-laws, Susan Boyd Grant, b. 1815 and Abigail Fidelia Cowles Grant, 1820-1881, attended Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, 1843-1845. Papers also include the correspondence of Abigail Grant to Martha Grant. Primarily describing academic and residential life at Mount Holyoke and her marriage to Joel Grant.
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