Isaac Story Papers, 1795-1801
Collection
Identifier: 118
Collection Overview
This collection comprises two letters to Isaac Story, one from George Washington and one from Thomas Jefferson. Washington’s letter, written in 1795, thanks Story for copies of his sermons. Jefferson’s letter, from 1801, discusses the transmigration of souls.
Dates
- Majority of material found in 1795-1801
Creator
- Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Creator, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access to Collection
This collection is open to research.
Conditions Governing Use
The materials in this collection are believed to be in the public domain. However, it is the responsibility of the researcher to understand and observe copyright law and to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyright. Questions concerning copyright and permission to publish should be directed to the Cambridge Room, Cambridge Public Library Archives and Special Collections.
Biography
Isaac Story was born in 1749. He was minister of the Second Congregational Church of Marblehead in Marblehead, Massachusetts, from 1771-1802. Story was acquainted with and corresponded with several of the founding fathers, including George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. Story died in 1816.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
1 Files
2 Items
Organization of Collection
Two items arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
According to notes accompanying the collection, items in this collection were donated by Frances W. Story.
Processing Information
Processed by Lillian Weitzman in June and July, 2016 under the supervision of Alyssa Pacy.
Creator
- Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Creator, Person)
- Story, Isaac, 1749-1816 (Creator, Person)
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Creator, Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Isaac Story Papers, 1795-1801 118
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lillian Weitzman under the supervision of Alyssa Pacy.
- Date
- 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge Room, Cambridge Public Library Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge MA 02138 USA
617-349-7757
apacy@cambridgema.gov
Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge MA 02138 USA
617-349-7757
apacy@cambridgema.gov