Bartram family papers, ca. 1908-1958

Mss.B.B28.w1

Date: 1908-1958 | Size: 3 Linear feet, 1,500 items
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Abstract

This collection includes newspaper clippings, postal cards, typed copies of letters, photographs of portraits, reprints of articles, materials from the John Bartram Association (which preserves the Bartram house and garden in Philadelphia), typed notes from Bartram's letters and journals, and typed copies of letters in re Bartram. There is also a genealogy prepared by West, and a biography of George Washington Bartram by John Hines Pitman (typescript).

Background note

Francis Darley West was a descendant of John Bartram (1699-1777) and William Bartram (1739-1823) of Philadelphia, who were the leading naturalists of their time.

Collection Information

Physical description

1,500 items.

Provenance

Deposited by Mrs. Elliot, 07/13/1970; deposit made permanent by John Bartram Association. 02/03/1971

General

Formerly called the Bartram, John (1699-1777) and William (1739-1823) Papers.

Indexing Terms


Corporate Name(s)

  • John Bartram Association
  • John Bartram Association

Genre(s)

  • Biographies.
  • Clippings.
  • Genealogies.
  • Greeting cards.
  • Photoprints.
  • Postal cards.
  • Wills.

Geographic Name(s)

  • Pennsylvania -- Genealogy.
  • United States - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
  • United States - Social life and customs - 19th century.
  • United States - Social life and customs - To 1775

Occupation(s)

  • Botanists -- United States.
  • Naturalists -- United States.

Personal Name(s)

  • Bartram, George Washington, 1784-1853
  • Bartram, John, 1699-1777
  • Bartram, William, 1739-1823
  • Pitman, John Hines
  • West, Francis Darley
  • West, Francis Darley