Guide to the Marguerite Gibson Freeman papers, 1942-1947

John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI, 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Published in 2020

Collection Overview

Title:	Marguerite Gibson Freeman papers
Date range:	1942-1947
Creator:	Freeman, Marguerite Gibson, -1963
Extent:	10 items
Abstract:	The collection consists chiefly of letters from friends in England describing conditions during World War II and giving personal news, and includes one letter to Freeman's husband, Harrison Barber Freeman.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number:	Ms.88.8

Scope & content

The collection consists chiefly of letters from friends in England describing conditions during World War II and giving personal news, and includes one letter to Freeman's husband, Harrison Barber Freeman.

Access Points

Subject Names

• Freeman, Marguerite Gibson, recipient
• Freeman, Harrison Barber, 1869-1942, recipient
• Black, Annie E. (Mrs. George B.)
• Downs, Olin
• Drage, Benjamin, Sir
• Moxly, Lucy (Mrs. Stephen H. S.)
• Whelon, Charlotte
• Moxly, Stephen H. S., Commander

Subject Topics

• World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, British

Document Types

• Correspondence

Arrangement

The material is arranged in one series.

• Series 1. Correspondence

Biographical/Historical Note

Marguerite Gibson Freeman died in 1963. She was married to Harrison Barber Freeman (his second wife). He was a lawyer and Corporation official of Brown University.

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials:	Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation:	Marguerite Gibson Freeman papers, Ms.88.8, Brown University Library
Contact information:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI, 02912 Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148 Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Brown University Library staff
Encoding:	This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2020 June 23
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Related material:

See also: Charles Albert Selden papers, Ms.Selden.

Inventory

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