Porches and Parlors district records subgroup, circa 1854-ongoing.

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Porches and Parlors district records subgroup, circa 1854-ongoing.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/60553026

Abstract

The Porches and Parlors District records subgroup of the Greenfield Village Buildings records collection contains available documents pertaining to structures in the Porches and Parlors district of Greenfield Village. Types of documents include affidavits, clippings, correspondence, family histories, general histories and research notes, inventories, maps, oral histories, and sometimes photographs. In some cases extensive interpretive guides used to help presenters offer visitors a robust background on the structure are included. Buildings for which there are significant records include Noah Webster Home, Sounds of America Gallery, and Susquehanna Plantation. The Greenfield Village Buildings records collection is organized alphabetically by building name. The records are updated as new information becomes available through research and records of new building additions as well as reinstallations are sought.

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circa 10.8 cubic ft and 10 oversize folders.

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The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7780256

The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center

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Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943

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Frost, Robert, 1874-1963

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Plympton family.

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Noah Webster Home.

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McGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873

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Edison Homestead.

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Burbank , Luther, 1849-1926

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Botanist, horticulturist, and naturalist. From the description of Luther Burbank papers, 1830-1989 (bulk 1880-1926). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981669 Luther Burbank began his work in horticulture in his birthplace, Lancaster, Massachusetts, where he raised seeds and vegetables for market. He moved to Santa Rosa, California in 1875 in order to pursue his work in a warmer climate. Burbank became world famous for his timesaving methods of plant breeding and grafting, esp...

Luther Burbank Garden Office.

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Charles Steinmetz Cabin.

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Rocks Village Toll House.

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Ford, Henry, 1863-1947

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Adams family.

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Chapman, John Brainard, 1842-1902.

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Cotswold Forge (Dearborn, Mich.)

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Daggett family.

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Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931

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Giddings family.

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Ackley, Joshua, 1802-1878.

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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 ...

Porches and Parlors district records subgroup, circa 1854-ongoing.

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