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Trumbull College manuscript collection

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 331

Scope and Contents

This finding aid encompasses material that was deposited at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library in 1972 by Trumbull College; this material pertains to Jonathan Trumbull (1710-1785), Jonathan Trumbull (1740-1809), and John Trumbull.

Dates

  • 1743-1830

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Trumbull College Manuscript Collection is the physical property of Trumbull College, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Deposited at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library in 1972 by Trumbull College, Yale University.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/beinecke.trumbull

Abstract

Contains legal documents signed by Jonathan Trumbull (1710-1785) while governor, and one letter from him to Jonathan Trumbull (1740-1809); a letter from George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull (1740-1809); letters between John Trumbull and various people, regarding his paintings and exhibitions; receipts relating to his work; and draft and printed versions of the handbill announcing the print of his "The Declaration of Independence."

Processing Information

This finding aid was produced from a previously existing inventory. All pertinent bibliographical information has been retained.

Title
Guide to the Trumbull College Manuscript Collection
Status
Under Revision
Author
by Beinecke Staff
Date
October 1997
Description rules
Beinecke Manuscript Unit Archival Processing Manual
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository

Contact:
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Location

121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Opening Hours

Access Information

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