Moses Kimball receipts, 1864-1865.

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Moses Kimball receipts, 1864-1865.

Moses Kimball was a politician in Boston, Massachusetts, and also established the Boston Museum in 1841, owning the museum until the time of his death in 1895. Receipt book (31 October 1864 to 28 August 1865) of Moses Kimball for payments to staff of the Boston Museum, including theatrical company personnel. [Personnel include: Fred Williams, J. Eichberg, George Heister, Robert M. Eberle, Mary W. Cary, Edward L. Davenport, Fanny Davenport, Charles M. Davis, Blanche Grey, Frank Hardenbergh, T. M. Hunter, R. F. McClannin, Emily Mestayer, Maggie Parker, Henry Peakes, James G. Peakes, J. R. Pitman, Kate Reignolds, L. R. Shewell, George B. Turner, William Warren, Mrs. Fred Williams, and others.]

.21 linear foot (1 volume)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8080242

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Boston Museum (1847-1903)

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The Boston Museum was a theater and museum displaying collections of natural curiosities. From the description of Boston Museum broadside, 1861 Dec. 14. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 319961599 Originally housing a gallery of curiosities and wax tableaux in addition to its theatrical features, the first Boston Museum was built in 1841 by Moses Kimball. The original Boston Museum, known as the Boston Museum and Gallery of Fine Arts, became so successful tha...

Kimball, Moses, 1809-1895

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Moses Kimball. Born Newburyport, Mass. Owner and manager, Boston Museum. Massachusetts State Representative. 1895. Died Brookline, Mass. From the description of Letters received, 1840-1878. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 8204489 ...