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Notes on the evolution of table manners

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 10

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Atwater family papers contain the publications, personal papers and letters of members of Wilbur Olin Atwater's family. The collection centers around Wilbur Olin Atwater, Marcia Atwater (his wife), William Atwater (his father), Helen Atwater (his daughter) and Charles Atwater (his son). The majority of the collection is composed of letters written and received by the aforementioned people. They primarily discuss familial, financial or personal matters; with the exception of the papers of Helen Atwater, for whom there are is significant collection of papers and publications relating to her work in the field of Home Economics. The correspondence centers on family topics; current events are rarely discussed in the letters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1843-1943

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.5 Linear Feet (7 hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
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Middletown CT 06459 USA
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