Sarah Sumner Broughton papers, 1823-1880

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0152
Bib ID:
4079495 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Broughton, Sarah Sumner, 1802-1853
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Language(s):
English .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/06_BI-BRO_29.pdf
Access:
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Description

Summary

Sarah Broughton's letters document the later period of her life and are concerned primarily with the removal of her family to Michigan. Along with the letters of one of her daughters, Celeste, they provide a graphic picture of the conditions of pioneer life. Included are a manuscript essay of Celeste and a manuscript book of poems by Sarah Broughton, who wrote poems and stories for women's magazines. "Sarah Sumner Broughton..an Attempt to Provide Perspective" by Frank E. Hill, a mimeographed description of the family and the correspondence, is included in the box with the letters.

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); Sarah Sumner Broughton papers; 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.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Frank E. Hill, 1961.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Hill, Frank E. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1961. Accession number--M-61.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/12/89.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Essays CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Poems CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Broughton, Celeste CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Families -- Michigan CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Frontier and pioneer life -- Michigan CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Westward movement CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Women pioneers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Women poets CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID