Isaac Wilkins letters, 1783-1827

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1351
Bib ID:
4079478 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Wilkins, Isaac, 1742-1830
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 box (1 box (26 items))
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Letters written by Rev. Wilkins and his wife to members of their family. Most of the letters are dated from "West Chester" (New York) and addressed to his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Burns, and her husband, Dr. Burns, at Borden Town, N.J. and later at Philadelphia, Pa. They deal with family and personal affairs, daily life, clerical activities, travel, and paternal advice.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Isaac Wilkins letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession number--M-59.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

Biographical / Historical

Clergyman.

Subject Headings

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Name
Burns, Sarah CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
Westchester County (N.Y.) -- Religious life and customs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Westchester County (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Clergy CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Families -- New Jersey -- Bordentown CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Families -- New York (State) -- Westchester County CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Families -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID