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American Philosophical Society Archives. Record Group IIa, 1743-1806

Title: American Philosophical Society Archives. Record Group IIa 1743-1806

This is part of the large inventory for the American Philosophical Society Archives. For complete information concerning this collection, please view the . Collection Description

ArchivalResource: 1.0 section

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Sailors' Snug Harbor of Boston. Sailors' Snug Harbor of Boston records, 1852-1975.

Title: Sailors' Snug Harbor of Boston records, 1852-1975.

Records of the Sailors' Snug Harbor of Boston, incorporated in 1852 by Josiah Bacon, Robert Bennet Forbes, and others for the purpose of "relieving and supporting decrepit, infirm or aged sailors," by providing them with a permanent home and provision for old age. The Sailors' Snug Harbor had homes in Quincy and Duxbury, Mass. and as of 1971 has been a grant-making foundation located in Boston, Mass. Records include chronological files, subject files, and bound volumes of trustees' records and expenses, 1852-1975. The collection also includes correspondence, superintendents' reports, and subject files of the National Sailors' Home in Duxbury, Mass.,1891- 1958, which merged with the Sailors Snug Harbor in 1949.

ArchivalResource: 2 cartons (stored offsite)

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Bacon, Lydia B., 1786-1853. Journal, 1811 May 9-1812 Aug. 19.

Title: Journal, 1811 May 9-1812 Aug. 19.

Journal kept by Mrs. Bacon while travelling with her husband Josiah Bacon when he was engaged in the service of his country as Lieut. and Quartermaster of the 4th Regiment, United States Infantry.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (78 p.)

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