George M. Cavis Papers

Collection

Identifier: SpC MS 1386-sc

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a daily diary of George M. Cavis from February-April, 1845, as well as various essays, notes, and a play written while he was attending school in Hebron, New Hampshire. Also included is a list of members of the Gurdy family and a letter to an unidentified recipient from Elisha Gurdy dated Feb. 17, 1857. The letter has a notation written by Bella Gurdy Cavis identifying Elisha Gurdy as her grandfather.

Dates

1845

Creator

Cavis, George M. (Person)

Restrictions on Access

No restrictions on access.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Biographical Note

George M. Cavis was born about 1830 and was a resident of Bristol, New Hampshire. He was the son of Solomon and Almira M. Cavis. Karl G. Cavis, born in 1868, was the son of George Cavis and his wife, Harriet A. Cavis. Karl Cavis was a resident of Bristol and was the husband of Bella Gurdy Cavis. Bella Cavis was the daughter of Levi C. and Sarah E. Gurdy and the granddaughter of Elisha Gurdy, also a resident of Bristol, N.H.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Bruce Marcus, Wiscasset, Me. in May 2005.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Subjects

Amateur plays Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Bristol (N.H.) -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Gurdy family
Gurdy, Elisha
Hebron (N.H. : Town) -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Schools -- New Hampshire -- Hebron (Town) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings