Papers, 1875-1950.

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Papers, 1875-1950.

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Diaries, essay, and list of essays in a notebook by Charles K. Bolton, librarian, antiquary, and author. Diaries in 13 volumes cover years 1875-1950; they include photographs, newsclippings, some letters, anecdotes about brahman society, and much commentary on daily activities, friends, family, and current happenings such as the events of the two World Wars. Bolton, born in Cleveland in 1867, married Ethel Stanwood in 1897 and had two sons, Stanwood Knowles and Geoffrey. Bolton was the librarian of the Boston Athenaeum for 35 years, a member of the Massachusetts Historical Society for 48 years, and a member of numerous other historical organizations. He also served as vice-president of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The collection includes a typescript essay on Massachusetts Weather from 1620-1720 (1949) and a listing of Bolton's essays in a separate notebook.

14 v. and 1 folder.

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Boston Athenaeum

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The Boston Athenaeum was founded in 1807. Its present building on Beacon Hill, erected from 1847 to 1849, houses a library and an art collection. From the description of Boston Athenaeum records, 1854-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122557016 ...

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Bolton, Charles Knowles, 1867-1950

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Antiquarian and librarian of the Boston Athenaeum (1898-1933). From the description of Reminiscences, 1934 / Charles Knowles Bolton. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 19824874 Charles K. Bolton (1867-1950) was an author of novels and non-fiction works, mainly regarding American history and libraries. He was instrumental in forming the Brookline Historical Society and served as Librarian of the Boston Athenaeum from 1898 to 1933. From the descrip...

Bolton, Stanwood Knowles, 1898-

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Bolton, Ethel Stanwood, 1873-

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This pen and ink drawing is based on an original watercolor drawing by William Walker now in the Boston Athenaeum's Prints & Photographs Department. Walker's watercolor was commissioned by Charles E. Wiggins to document the buildings before they were demolished in 1866 and replaced by the Charlotte Cushman School. From the description of The north side of Richmond Street, Boston, in 1866 [graphic] / E.S. Bolton ; from a water colour drawing by WIlliam Walker in 1866. 1917. (Bosto...

Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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Bolton, Geoffrey, 1901-

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