Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909
Person
Found in 3 Records:
Edward Everett Hale carte de visite
Collection — Folder 1
Call Number: RH PH P2817
Overview
This collection consists of a carte de visite photographic print of Edward Everett Hale, a noted clergyman and literary figure from 19th century Massachusetts. The photograph was taken by Warren's of Boston, Mass.
Dates:
circa 1870
Edward Everett Hale letter
Collection — Folder 1
Call Number: RH MS P960
Overview
Single handwritten letter, written by Edward Everett Hale to Abbott Lawrence, regarding the formation of the New England Emigrant Aid Company and requesting Lawrence to consider financially backing the company. The company was formed soon after the creation of the Kansas and Nebraska Territories, with the intention of settlers from the northeastern states going to Kansas to settle and help it become a free state, rather than a slaveholding state. Folder also includes envelope in which...
Dates:
May 14, 1854
Papers of the New England Emigrant Aid Company
Collection — Reel 1-9
Call Number: RH MF 99
Overview
This collection consists of microfilmed copies of the official records and correspondence of the New England Emigrant Aid Company, an organization founded to help individuals from the northeastern United States move to the newly opened Kansas territory in order to help the territory become a free state rather than a slaveholding state.
Dates:
1854 - 1909