Papers 1846-1911

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Papers 1846-1911

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This small collection contains both business and personal papers of Moses Giddings which reflect his interests in philanthropy, education, and religion, as well as his involvement in the lumber and shipping businesses. The Personal Papers series opens with two folders of correspondence. The first, 1848-1909, contains incoming letters to Giddings and drafts of his replies; it covers both personal and business matters. This section also contains a letter to Giddings from Joshua L. Chamberlain about the work of the Bible Society of Maine. A second folder of correspondence, 1862-1899, concerns land held by Colby College. This series also contains ledgers of household expenses, 1867-1903; photographs of Giddings and his wife; and articles by and about him from various publications of the Good Will-Hinckley Homes, with which he was actively involved. The Business Records series contains letter books, 1848-1884, of Giddings's outgoing correspondence, mostly concerning his lumber and shipping ventures; a permits and stumpage ledger, 1897-1906; and financial records including a cashbook, journals, and a ledger. The series ends with information about accounts of the brig "Executive" and the ship "Golden Rocket," two vessels in which Giddings held interests.

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Giddings, Moses, 1816-1911.

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Moses Giddings was born in Bangor, Maine, on September 29, 1816, and lived there until his death in 1911. He began his working life as a clerk for the Norcross Lumber Company, gaining practical knowledge of all branches of the lumber business. After a few years, he went into business for himself, gradually enlarging his operations until he became one of the leading lumber merchants and owners of timberlands in Maine. He was also involved in the shipping business. He owned part interest in the sh...

Colby College

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Bangor & Piscataquis Railroad.

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