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William Whipple and Family., 01/01/1800-12/31/1900

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 18
Identifier: 47692

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Carroll Spence papers consist of material originally pasted/sewn into a folio scrapbook album, probably by Spence, chiefly concerning his career as U.S. envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the Sublime Porte (Turkey). Includes correspondence and addresses sent and received by Spence by high ranking officials, diplomats, as well as various American and foreign residents in Turkey. Also included is some correspondence to Robert Traill Spence, father of Carroll Spence, as well as to Keith Spence, the latter's grandfather. Other material conists of autograph notes, possibly by Spence and/or members of his family concerning the family's genealogy.

Dates

  • 01/01/1800-12/31/1900

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

08/12/05

Container Summary

Contains autograph notes about William Whipple and the Whipple family. Includes notes about the Whipple family gravesite epitaphs.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WHIPPLE, WILLIAM - GENEALOGICAL INFORMATION: Manuscript

WHIPPLE FAMILY - EPITAPHS AND INFORMATION: Manuscript

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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