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Samuel Eddy Barrett-Barrett family papers, 1829-1948
Samuel Eddy Barrett-Barrett family papers, 1829-1948
Samuel Eddy Barrett-Barrett family papers, 1829-1948
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Title Samuel Eddy Barrett-Barrett family papers, 1829-1948 
Creator Barrett, Samuel Eddy, 1834-1912
Date 1829-1948 
Place Illinois--Chicago, Indonesia, East Asia, India
Language English
Subjects Industrialists
Summary Letters written by Samuel Eddy Barrett to his wife Alice Barrett while travelling throughout the Far East. Also one letter addressed to Zechariah Eddy from Barrett's father Samuel Barrett regarding the death of Eddy's brother; and letters to Barrett's daughter Adela Barrett pertaining to an inheritence and property. While the purpose of Barrett's visit to the Far East in unclear, the letters to wife Alice from Japan, China, India, and Indonesia are colored with descriptions of architecture and gardens, markets, and luxury goods. Many of the letters were written while at sea and describe fellow travelers and social interactions. 
Biographical/Historical Note Chicago industrialist, head of Barrett Manufacturing Company, and a Major in the Civil War. 
Extent 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder) 
Format Manuscripts, Correspondence
Archival Collection Title Midwest Manuscript Collection
Link to Catalog View record
Call Number Midwest MS 76 
BibID 998264878805867
Rights Status Copyright Not Evaluated
Contributing Institution Newberry Library
Newberry Open Access Policy The Newberry makes its collections available for any lawful purpose, commercial or non-commercial, without licensing or permission fees to the library, subject to these terms and conditions.
IIIF Resource Type Canvas 
Size 2412px × 2803px     38.72 MB 
Filename 998264878805867_midwest_ms_076_000001.tif 
Unique Identifier NL12XCCL 
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