Papers, 1851-1993 (bulk 1982-1993).

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Papers, 1851-1993 (bulk 1982-1993).

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The collection consists of writings, correspondence, notes and documents relating to the professional life of Don Gifford primarily documenting his interest in English and American literature and in the Shakers. Of particular note is material relating to George J. Finney and Benson Lossing.

.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Williams College, Sawyer Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7281057

Williams College, Sawyer Library

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Shakers

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The South Union, Kentucky, Shaker Society was located in Logan County, Kentucky, southwest of Bowling Green. From the description of South Union, Kentucky, Shaker Society records, 1769-1922 (1804-1916) [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 45232375 The United Society of Believers, also known as the Shakers, of South Union, Logan County, Ky., was established by missionaries from Ohio and Upper Kentucky who arrived in the Gaspar River area in 1807. T...

Gifford, Don.

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Donald Creighton "Giff" Gifford, born in Schenectady, New York in 1919; died in Williamstown, Massachusetts 22 May 2000. Professor of English and Williams College Class of 1956 Professor of American Studies Emeritus. He earned his bachelor's degree from Principia College in 1940, and pursued graduate studies at Cambridge University and at Harvard. Served in World War 2 initially as an ambulance driver for the American Field Service; later joined the U.S. Infantry and became a lieutenant. After t...

Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891

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Historian, author. From the description of Transcriptions of documents, n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122583022 Wood engraver, author, editor. From the description of Benson J. Lossing papers, 1861-1891. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51576931 From the description of Papers, 1861-1891. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155519295 Benson John Lossing, editor, illustrator, and historian born in New York. Edited the Poughkeepsie Telegraph, Poughk...