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Inventory of the Lyman Whiting Papers, 1713-1955

Abstract

Whiting was a Massachusetts clergyman.

The collection consists of materials documenting Whiting's professional life as a Congregational minister.

Descriptive Summary

Repository
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
Creator
Whiting, Lyman, 1817-1906.
Title
Lyman Whiting Papers, 1713-1955
Language of Material
English
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet, 310 Items
Location
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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Collection Overview

Collection consists of materials documenting his professional life as a Congregational minister. Records in the collection outline his career, name apointments, offices held, publications, and nominations received. There is also personal correspondence, a 1713 will, a letter from B.B. Edwards, some genealogical information, and a narrative that appears to be his description of his sensations shortly before his death.

Administrative Information

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warning Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

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Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.

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The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.

Contents of the Collection

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Correspondence, 1788-1861
Box 1
Correspondence, 1862-1955
Box 2
Legal Papers, 1713-1848
Box 2
Financial Papers, 1850-1863
Box 2
Addresses and Writings, 1830-1837
Box 2
Genealogy
Box 2
Clippings
Box 2
Printed Material
Box 2
Photographs
Box 2

Historical Note

Lyman Whiting was a Massachusetts clergyman and political nominee. He attended the Theological Institute at East Windson Hill and Andover Theological Seminary, 1840-1842.

Subject Headings

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Lyman Whiting Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

Provenance

The Lyman Whiting Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a purchase in 1973.

Processing Information

Processed by Kimberly Sims, May 2011

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, July 2011

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.