The papers of this Salem, Mass., man include personal correspondence and receipts on a variety of topics, and several volumes of newspaper clippings relating to Oliver's activities as a politician, mayor of Salem, musician, composer, and educator. The collection of speeches, essays, and lectures includes various subjects such as aeronautics, astronomy, temperance, the Salem Lyceum, and especially Oliver's views on education. The music includes published music by others, manuscript hymns and other compositions by Oliver, and a large collection of English anthems.
