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Wiatt family papers
Creator
Title
Wiatt family papers, 1810-1861.
Physical Description
0.21 linear feet (1 box)
Language
English
Notes
In English.
Provenance
Purchased from Susanne Schulz-Falster Rare Books on the James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection Fund, 2017.
Organization
Arranged chronologically.
Access and use
This material is open for research.
Biographical / Historical Note
The Wiatt (or Wyatt) family from Liverpool, England included Ann Wiatt (1755-), her sons Francis Wiatt (1797-1853) and William Wiatt (1798-1880), as well as William's sons John Wiatt (1842-1914) and Samuel Wiatt (1844-1899).
Summary
The collection consists of correspondence, exercise books, and notes relating to members of the Wiatt family. Includes 15 letters written by Francis and William Wiatt while attending Malpas School in Chester, addressed to their mother, Ann Wiatt, in Liverpool. Letters discuss their school work and upcoming vacations. Also includes two penmanship exercise books belonging to John Wiatt; five examples of penmanship by Samuel Wiatt; and a handbill advertisement for J. Reston, Classical and Commercial Academy in Huddersfield.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
June 23, 2021
References
Wiatt Family Papers. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Cite as
Wiatt Family Papers. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Copybooks (instructional materials) - Great Britain - 19th century.
Exercise books - Great Britain - 19th century.
Handbills - Great Britain - 19th century.
Occupation
Students Great Britain 19th century.
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