Correspondence: David Watkinson to/from Henry Barnard, 1855
Scope and Contents
This series primarily consists of correspondence from 1827 to 1855 related to the founding of the Watkinson Farm School, and business relations between David Watkinson (1778-1857), and his brother-in-law, Ezra Clark, with whom he went into printing. It also contains financial records from 1803-1804, ledgers, and a photograph of Ezra Clark Jr. Notably, it also includes the travel diary of Olivia Hudson (Watkinson), David’s wife, and three of her letters addressed to acquaintances. Series is arranged by material type.
Dates
- Creation: 1855
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 8 Cubic Feet (24 flat boxes and 5 portraits)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository
Trinity College Library
300 Summit St.
Hartford Connecticut 06106