Charles Penrose letters, 1934-1940.

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Creator

Penrose, Charles, 1886-

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .1 linear foot (1 v.)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of Penrose's letters to his son Juliand'Este Penrose concerning Christmas in colonial New England and Philadelphia, shipping, 18th-century New England, and related topics. Also, several letters to H.M. Lydenberg, director of the New York Public Library.

Biographical/Historical Note

Charles Penrose (1886- ) was a consulting engineer and historian.

Controlled Access Terms

• Bradford, William, 1588-1657. History of Plymouth Plantation.
• Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
• Penrose, Charles, 1886-
• Christmas -- New England.
• Christmas -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
• Shipping -- New England.
• Boston (Mass.) -- Social life and customs.
• Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Social life and customs -- To 1775.
• New England -- Social life and customs -- To 1775.
• Historians.

Additional Creator Names

• Penrose, Julian d'Este.
• Lydenberg, Harry Miller, 1874-1960.