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Gardiner family papers
Creator
Title
Gardiner family papers, circa 1854-1879.
Physical Description
0.21 linear feet (1 box)
Language
English
Notes
In English.
Provenance
Purchased from Ken Spelman Rare Books on the Hazel M. Osborn Fund, 2012.
Organization
Arranged chronologically.
Access and use
This material is open for research.
Biographical / Historical Note
Sir Robert Gardiner (1781-1864) was a general in the British Army, Master Gunner, St James's Park, and Governor of Gibraltar, 1848-1855. He married Caroline Mary MacLeod (1784-1876) in 1816 and their son Lynedoch Gardiner (1820-1897) was a general in the British Army.
Summary
Collection of letters, notes, and documents written and received by members of the Gardiner family. Includes letters and documents pertaining to British foreign relations with Spain while Sir Robert Gardiner served as Governor of Gibraltar; letters addressed to Sir Robert Gardiner discussing religion; and condolence cards received by Caroline Mary MacLeod and Lynedoch Gardiner upon the death of Sir Robert Gardiner. Also includes a manuscript notebook belonging to Caroline Mary MacLeod containing financial notes; an architectural drawing with manuscript caption "my apartment in the Tower Pavillion Brighton"; and a printed pamphlet from the Charity Organisation Society of London, containing a list of the district committees and their mode of operation.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts / Images
Added to Catalog
September 03, 2021
References
Gardiner Family Papers. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Cite as
Gardiner Family Papers. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Architectural drawings (visual works) - Great Britain - 19th century.
Letters of condolence - Great Britain - 19th century.
Notebooks - Great Britain - 19th century.
Pamphlets - Great Britain - 19th century.
Occupation
Generals Great Britain 19th century.
Governors Great Britain 19th century.
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