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Peirce family papers
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Peirce family papers
Creator:
Peirce, George H., 1837-1874
Identifier/Call Number: M0202
Physical Description:
10 Linear Feet
(23 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1848-1920
Abstract: Primarily letters between various members of the Peirce family as well as their friends and associates, the bulk dating from
approximately 1850 to 1920. Collection also contains business records and many photographs.
The numbers in parentheses immediately following each name indicate the number of letters in the folder. The dates which follow
indicate the earliest and latest item in the folder, but do not necessarily indicate an item from each intervening year. All
folders are arranged in chronological order.
If the entry does not indicate to whom the items were sent, all letters in the folder were addressed to George H. Peirce (1837
- 1874). Any other recipients are indicated.
- Eliza P.Eliza Mitchell Peirce (1837-1896).
- Emily P.Emily Mitchell Peirce (1839-1923).
- Mrs. EMPMrs. Eliza Mitchell Peirce (d. 1887).
- Mrs. GHPLydia Ellen Eaton Peirce (1839-1903), wife of George H. Peirce.
- GHPGeorge H. Peirce (1837-1874), used only when other recipients also in folder.
[Identification of item] Peirce family papers, M0202, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Carolyn P. Brown, Miss Rosamund Peirce, and Mrs. Forrest J. Kincade, 1970.
All the Peirce Family Papers donated by Miss Rosamond Peirce, Mrs. Forrest J. Kincade and Mrs. Carolyn Peirce Brown, are open
for inspection and research with the following limitations:
1. Publication rights are reserved by the donors to themselves or persons designated by them, and to the children of Carolyn
P. Brown (Elizabeth Brown Gordon, James P. Brown, and Peter H. Brown) during the life-times of the donors and for five years
after the death of the last surviving donor.
2. Photocopies may only be made with the written permission of the donors or any one of the donors acting for all of the donors.
3. Short quotations not related to George H. Peirce, his immediate family, or his career in Manila, may be published without
permission of the donors at the discretion of the Manuscripts Librarian.
Notice of the above restrictions will appear on the patron use form for the researchers wishing to use this collection. The
patron's signature on that form indicates agreement to adhere to these conditions.
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
A collection primarily of correspondence, business and legal papers, but also including photographs, ledgers, and a diary.
The bulk of the correspondence consists of letters sent to George H. Peirce while he resided in Manila, Philippine Islands
(1856-1873) where he was in the hemp trade. These letters from family and friends are rich in chronicling everyday events
of the era, as well as the progress of the Civil War.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Philippines -- History -- 1812-1898.
Philippines -- Commerce -- 19th century