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Aaron Blaney Memo Book

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1548-sc

Scope and Contents

A diary from 1824-1834 kept by an unidentified person, probably Aaron Blaney of Bristol, Maine. Entries are headed Bristol and outline daily activities, service in the Maine legislature and as a justice of the peace in Bristol, deaths of parents and children, etc.

Dates

  • 1824-1834

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Biographical Note

Aaron Blaney came to Bristol, Maine, from Roxbury, Massachusetts. He had a large mercantile business, served as treasurer, justice of the peace and postmaster of Bristol, and was elected to the Maine legislature in 1824-1827. He died on July 31, 1834.

Extent

1 volume (33 cm)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A diary from 1824-1834 kept by an unidentified person, probably Aaron Blaney of Bristol, Maine. Entries are headed Bristol and outline daily activities, service in the Maine legislature and as a justice of the peace in Bristol, deaths of parents and children, etc.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Frank C. Deering estate.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Title
Guide to the Aaron Blaney Memo Book
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:
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University of Maine
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