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Emerson papers, 1803-1844.

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Collection Overview

Creator: Emerson, Joseph, 1777-1833.
Title: Emerson papers
Dates: 1803-1844.
Abstract: Emerson, Joseph, 1777-1833; Clergyman. Founder of Byfield Seminary. Papers consist of correspondence, published works, and biographical material. Primarily containing letters to his friends and former pupils. Also contains letters by his daughter, Nancy Emerson.
Extent: 2 boxes(7.5 linear in.)
Language: English.
Identification: MS 0534
Location: LD 7093.37 E45

Biographical Note

Joseph Emerson was born on October 13, 1777. He attended Harvard University, graduated in 1798 and taught for a short time before becoming a minister. In 1818 he founded the Byfield Female Seminary, in Byfield, Massachusetts. Here, Zilpah Grant Banister taught hundreds of students, before she went on to found her own school. Joseph Emerson died on May 13, 1833 in Wethersfield.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

Letters to relatives, friends and former pupils, 1803-1832; manuscript and published lectures, addresses and other writings, circa 1803-1844; and biographical material. Also includes letters and writings, 1833-circa 1840, of one of his daughters, Nancy Emerson.

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