Cornelius and Perry family papers, 1811-1911 (bulk 1820-1860).

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Cornelius and Perry family papers, 1811-1911 (bulk 1820-1860).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/384359125

Correspondence of the Cornelius and Perry families of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and New York State. Contains correspondence from Reverend Elias Cornelius while a student at Yale College and later when he was a missionary, to his parents, Elias and Rachel Cornelius, and his sisters, particularly Sally (Cornelius) Perry. Also includes correspondence between Sally (Cornelius) Perry and her son, Talmon C. Perry, who also became a minister. Contains letters between Talmon C. Perry and his future wife, Sarah C. Clark, as well as letters to Sarah from Talmon after their marriage. Includes general correspondence to members of the Cornelius and Perry families, especially to Sally (Cornelius) Perry, Talmon C. Perry, and Sarah C. (Clark) Perry.

1 linear foot (2 boxes, 1 folder).

Connecticut Historical Society

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Cornelius family.

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Cornelius, Rachel.

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Perry, Sarah (Clark).

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Perry, Sally (Cornelius), 1792-1877.

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Cornelius, Elias, 1794-1832

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Perry, Talmon Cornelius, 1826-1909.

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Cornelius, Elias, 1758-1823

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Perry family.

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Yale College (1718-1887)

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The Linonian Literary Society was founded in 1753. All undergraduates were allowed to be members of the Linonian Society. The club provided students with a forum to debate, stage plays, and deliver poems, essays, and orations. The society disbanded in 1868. From the guide to the Linonian Society, Yale College, records, 1753-1870, (Manuscripts and Archives) ...