Edward Atkinson papers II, 1859-1923; bulk: 1859-1882.

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Edward Atkinson papers II, 1859-1923; bulk: 1859-1882.

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Papers of industrialist and insurance executive Edward Atkinson of Brookline, Mass. include letters received from William Heath regarding business affairs, 1859-63; a handwritten copy of a speech discussing state and town government, 1882; typewritten memoirs; and a diary kept while travelling in Europe, 5 July- 18 Sept. 1881, describing his sea voyage from New York and places visited such as England, Amsterdam, and Italy. Collection also includes a typescript list (with annotations) of guests at the wedding of relative Mary Forbes Atkinson, 1923.

1 narrow box and 1 v. in a case.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Atkinson, Edward, 1827-1905

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Economist. From the description of Papers of Edward Atkinson, 1882-1887. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449908 Edward Atkinson was an American economist and underwriter. From the description of Edward Atkinson letters, 1868-1898. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122575952 From the guide to the Edward Atkinson letters, 1868-1898, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) American author, industrialist, and economist. ...

Heath, William Moubray, 1978-

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Born in Charles City Co., Va., Mar. 29, 1790; grad. from William & Mary College, 1807; studied law, was admitted to the bar, 1809; member of House of Delegates, 1811-16; member of Congress, State Rights Democrat, Dec. 16, 1817-Mar. 3, 1831; again member of H. of Del.1823-25; Gov.of Virginia., 1825-27; U.S.Senetor, Mar. 4, 1827-Feb. 29, 1836; U.S. Vice President, 1840; President, Apr .4, 184-Mar. 3, 1845; deleg. & pres. of peace convention, 1861; died in Richmond, Va., Jan. 18, 1862. (Con...