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John Edwards Godfrey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0204

Scope and Contents

Manuscripts, diaries, and notes of a prominent 19th century Maine historian. Especially strong in Maine and Bangor history.

Dates

  • 1745-1965

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the Library.

Biographical Note

John Edwards Godfrey was a judge and historian living in Bangor until his death in 1884. He was the author of numerous articles on the history of early Maine.

Biographical Note

Further biographical notes can be found in the introduction of The Journals of John Edwards Godfrey, Bangor, Maine 1863-1869, Courier-Gazette, Rockland, 1979.

Extent

3 linear feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Manuscripts, diaries, and notes of a prominent 19th century Maine historian. Especially strong in Maine and Bangor history.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Charles H. Sawyer and Mrs. Ivan Orcutt to Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library in 1984.

Title
Guide to the John Edwards Godfrey Papers
Status
Box And Folder List Available
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for uncoded script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686