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Clark-Warner Family Papers, 1834-1877
1 box (.25 linear ft.)
Collection number: MS 193

Abstract:
The Clark-Warner Family Papers include the correspondence of two generations of a family residing in western Massachusetts (principally South Hadley) in the nineteenth century. The major components are the courtship letters of Asel Clark and Clarissa Warner; other letters received by Clarissa (Warner) Clark at this time and in later years; and correspondence of their five children.

Terms of Access and Use:

Restrictions on access:

The papers are open to research according to the regulations of the Sophia Smith Collection.

Restrictions on use:

The Sophia Smith Collection owns copyright to the works created by Clark-Warner family members. Copyright to materials created by others may be owned by those individuals or their heirs or assigns. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Permission must be obtained from the Sophia Smith Collection to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use."

Sophia Smith Collection
Smith College
Northampton, MA

Scope and Contents of the Collection
Letter from George Moody to Asel Clark, March 19, 1849

Letter from George Moody to
Asel Clark, March 19, 1849

The Clark-Warner Family Papers consist of the correspondence of two generations of a family residing in western Massachusetts (principally South Hadley). Most of the correspondence was within the family, but there are also a few letters from friends. The major components are the courtship letters of Asel Clark and Clarissa Warner, l834-35; other letters received by Clarissa (Warner) Clark at this time and in later years; and correspondence among their five children, l862-77. Among the major subjects are courtship, opportunities for resettlement, and communication between separated family members. The overall arrangement is by generation and then by sender.

Asel and Clarissa Warner Clark (d. 1876) and their five children resided in South Hadley, Massachusetts circa 1830s to 1860s. No other biographical information is available.


Information on Use
Terms of Access and Use
Restrictions on access:

The papers are open to research according to the regulations of the Sophia Smith Collection.

Restrictions on use:

The Sophia Smith Collection owns copyright to the works created by Clark-Warner family members. Copyright to materials created by others may be owned by those individuals or their heirs or assigns. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Permission must be obtained from the Sophia Smith Collection to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use."

Preferred Citation

Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:

Clark-Warner Papers, Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College, Northampton, Mass.

History of the Collection

The Clark-Warner Family Papers were a gift of Eleanor Croddard Worthen (great-granddaughter) in l986. Letters of the fourth generation of this family are in Margaret Holt Papers (sister of Eleanor).

Processing Information

Finding aid revised, 2003.


Additional Information
Contact Information
Sophia Smith Collection
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063

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Fax: (413) 585-2886

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Language
English.