Pierson family papers, 1821-1996.

ArchivalResource

Pierson family papers, 1821-1996.

The collection is composed primarily of family correspondence, legal papers, genealogical research, newspaper clippings, printed materials, and visual materials. The collection also contains materials documenting Clara E. Dillingham Pierson's writing career as a children's book author. The collection has been arranged into four principle series: Family groups, Clara D. Pierson (1868-1952) papers, Visual materials, and Other materials.

8 linear feet and 1 oversize folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7918529

Bentley Historical Library

Related Entities

There are 6 Entities related to this resource.

Pierson, Clara Dillingham

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Pearson family.

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Pierson family.

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Five generations of the Pierson family are represented in this collection, beginning with lawyer and politician Job Pierson (1791-1860). Other prominent members of the family include Reverend Job Pierson (1824-1896) and his daughter in law, the children's book author, Clara Dillingham Pierson. From the description of Pierson family papers, 1821-1996. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 647419267 ...

Pierson, Job, 1824-1896

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Pierson, Job, 1791-1860

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Job Pierson (1791-1860) was a lawyer in Albany and a U.S. representative from New York. His son, Job Pierson (1824-1896), was a Presbyterian clergyman in New York and Michigan and later librarian at Alma College, Alma, Mich. From the description of Job Pierson family papers, 1755-1908 (bulk 1809-1896). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982920 Biographical Notes Job Pierson (1791-1860) ...

Pierson, Bowen Whiting

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