John Edwards Godfrey Papers
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
- Godfrey, John Edwards, 1809-1884 (Person)
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.
- Bangor (Me.) -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Certificates Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Clippings Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Diaries Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Historians -- Maine Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Journals (Accounts) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Legal instruments Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Letters (Correspondence) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Local history (Discipline) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Maine -- History -- Colonial period, circa 1600-1775 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Manuscripts Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Newspapers Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Notes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- 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
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
