[West Brookfield historical papers : Merriam family] / [compiled by Archie B. Jay]. [1887-19-?]

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[West Brookfield historical papers : Merriam family] / [compiled by Archie B. Jay]. [1887-19-?]

1 folder (7 items) : ill. ; 30 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7420062

Central Mass Regional Library System

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Vaskas, Edmund J.

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Jay, Arthur B.

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Merriam, Charles, 1806-1887

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G. & C. Merriam Company.

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G. & C. Merriam Company, established by George and Charles Merriam in Springfield, Massachusetts, publisher and reviser of Noah Webster's American Dictionary beginning in 1847. From the description of G. & C. Merriam Company archive, 1797-1978 (bulk 1830-1892). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702160972 From the description of G. & C. Merriam Company archive, 1797-1978 (bulk 1830-1892). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78909801 Company founded in 1831 in Spr...

Rayner, Harvey, 1975-

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Merriam, George, 1803-1880

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Publisher who, along with his brother Charles, purchased the unsold copies of the 1841 edition of Webster's Dictionary, revised it and was credited with popularizing and democratizing the dictionary. It became known as Merriam Webster Dictionary. From the description of George Merriam letter to unidentified recipient [Jarvis?] [manuscript], 1869 Oct 22 (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 398135377 ...

Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831

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Thomas was a New England printer and bookseller who strongly supported the American Revolution. He was also a founder of the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts. From the description of ALS: Worcester [Massachusetts], to Mr. Bress, 1795 Aug. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86160118 Caleb Alexander was born in 1755 in Northfield, Massachusetts, a town founded by his grandfather. He attended Dartmouth, Yale, and Brown Universities, receiving degrees fro...

Webster, Noah, 1758-1843

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American lexicographer, textbook author, spelling reformer, word enthusiast, and editor; b. in Hartford, Conn.; attended Yale and taught school in the Hartford area; moved to New Haven, Conn., in 1798. From the description of Noah Webster papers, 1786-1980. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 319706045 Noah Webster (1758-1843) was an American lexicographer, author and editor. He is best known for his spellers (early spelling textbooks) and his ...

Merriam family.

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