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Wolcott-Gibbs family papers , 1785-1867
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wolcott family
- Title
- Wolcott-Gibbs family papers
- Dates
- 1785-1867 (inclusive)17851867
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 clamshell box
- Collection Number
- Ax 277
- Summary
- Wolcott - Gibbs family members are relatives of Oliver Wolcott (1726-1797), who was a member of the Continental Congress, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a general in the Revolutionary War, and, late in his life, the governor of the state of Connecticut (Litchfield Historical Society). The collection (1785-1870) contains correspondence and family papers.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections and University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1785-1870) contains correspondence and family papers.
Correspondence is separated into letters exchanged among family members, and another section of incoming letters.
Family papers include the family arms and seal, autographs by Victor Hugo, and two biographical writings about the Gibbs family.
A paper finding aid with detailed information about the correspondence and family relations is available in Special Collections and University Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Wolcott-Gibbs Family Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
- Wolcott, Oliver, 1726-1797
Family Names
- Gibbs family
- Wolcott family
Geographical Names
- Connecticut--History--1775-1865
- United States--History--1783-1865
Form or Genre Terms
- Coats of arms
- Correspondence
- Family histories
- Family papers
