Weston, G.B. Pamphlet Collection

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Weston, G.B. Pamphlet Collection

1828-1867

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The Gershom Bradford Weston Pamphlet collection consists of 29 pamphlets published between 1828-1867 and owned by prominent Duxbury, MA resident, Gershom Bradford Weston (1799-1869). The subject matter covers a variety of contemporary social and political topics, including abolition, religion, Unitarianism, government and education.

29 pamphlets

eng, Latn

Duxbury Rural and Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7492400

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