Joseph Cooledge papers, 1696-1758
Scope and Contents
The Cooledge Papers are made up of business and personal papers of Deacon Joseph Cooledge. They include bonds, deeds for Cambridge property, powers of attorney, an apprenticeship indenture, a tax collector’s commission, and miscellaneous bills and receipts. Spread over the period 1696 to 1735, the documents include important local names, particularly Brattle and Wyeth.
Dates
- 1696-1735
Conditions Governing Access
R. Stanton Avery Special Collections material is non-circulating, requires staff retrieval, and is available to NEHGS members (Research level and above) during normal library hours.
Extent
62 item(s) (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection relates to Deacon Joseph Cooledge (1666-1737), a tailor in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The collection contains business and personal papers of Deacon Joseph Cooledge including bonds, deeds, power of attorney, an apprenticeship indenture, a tax collector’s commission, and private receipts.
Organization
- Sub-group I. Legal papers
- Series A. Deeds: properties in Cambridge, Mass.
- Series B. Misc.: bonds, commission, indenture and powers of attorney
- Sub-group II. Receipts: bills and receipts from guardianships, rents, etc.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift and bequests; 1855-1872; Ewer, Charlotte.
Processing Information
John B. Carney; April 26, 1984.
- Title
- Guide to the Joseph Cooledge papers
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the R. Stanton Avery Special Collections Repository
R. Stanton Avery Special Collections
New England Historic Genealogical Society
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Boston MA 02116-3007 United States
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