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Stephen Berry Diary

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0962-sc

Scope and Contents Note

A diary of a printer and publisher in Portland, Maine. Topics include the weather, visitors, deaths, world events. The last entry dated Feb. 1, 1919 is by John G. Berry describing Stephen's death.

Dates

  • June 22, 1913-February 1, 1919

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Biogrpahical Note

Stephen Berry was born Dec. 21, 1833 in Augusta, Maine and died Feb. 1, 1919 in Portland, Maine. He was a printer and publisher in Portland and author of several masonic histories. He was a 33rd degree mason; assistant grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of Maine, 1856-1891; grand secretary, 1891-1917; and grand secretary emeritus, 1917-1919.

Extent

1 folder (1 item ; 27 cm)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A diary of a printer and publisher in Portland, Maine.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Bess Cutler Gallery, York Beach, Maine in January 2003.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Title
Guide to the Stephen Berry Diary
Status
No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
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