Atkinson, George , 1852-1883
Scope and Contents
The series is separated into two sub-series that include 1.1, General, which contains letters
by and to Sidney H. Marsh and the sub-series 1.2, Third-party, which contains letters to and
from individuals associated with S.H. Marsh's family and Pacific University. Correspondence
has been arranged alphabetically then chronologically within folders, unless otherwise
noted. Transcript copies are provided for some letters and have been placed behind the
corresponding original.
The sub-series 1.1, General, persons containing less than three letters are filed alphabetically
in “letter” general files (e.g., “A” general). Correspondents with unknown surnames are
filed after all known correspondents under the given name. Unknown letters are filed at
end of the series under, Unidentified/Anonymous Persons. Eliza Haskell Marsh folders 49-
62 have been kept in original order. The sub-series 1.2, Third-Party, also contains letters of
introduction and recommendation for Sidney H. Marsh. This section is arranged by sender
or receiver that was prominent in the life Sidney H. Marsh.
Dates
- Creation: 1852-1883
Creator
- From the Collection: Marsh, Sidney H. (Sidney Harper) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is available for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Cubic Feet (5 record boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Pacific University Archives Repository