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Helen N. Peirce Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0982-sc

Scope and Contents Note

Papers of the wife of an American diplomat. A large part of the papers are letters from Aunt Lirrie [?] to Helen. Most of the letters do not indicate the year written. Included also in the collection are letters from Aunt Lirrie to Berts; a letter to Bert from his brother J. M. Peirce written Dec. 22, 1881; a letter to Annie from Alice written Aug. 22, 1880; a wedding invitation to Helen's marriage; a photograph of Helen N. Peirce; and an obituary for Herbert Henry Davis Peirce.

Dates

  • Creation: 1880-1916

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Biographical Note

Helen N. Jose was the daughter of Horatio N. Jose, a prominent businessman in Portland, Maine. She married Herbert Henry Davis Peirce, American diplomat and minister to Norway from 1906 to 1911.

Extent

1 folder (24 items)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Papers of the wife of an American diplomat. Most of the letters do not indicate the year written.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from unknown source in January 2003.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Title
Guide to the Helen N. Peirce Papers
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