William Haskell Woodwell diaries, 1872-2018.
Scope and Contents
This collection is primarily made up of diaries kept by William Woodwell. These daily entries focus primarily on weather, but include tidbits of Woodwell's life. The earliest diary is from 1872 and latest from 1911. There are many years not included. See the container list for an exact listing of years.
The other material in this collection includes one reproduction of a family photograph, a notebook with transcriptions, a political candidate nomination for Woodwell from 1893 for the Prohibition party, a reproduction of William Herbert Woodwell's (son's) autobiography from 1953, and a biographical explanation from the donor.
Dates
- 1872-2018
- Majority of material found within 1872-1911
Creator
- Woodwell, William H., 1844-1926 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.
Conditions Governing Use
Items in this collection are subject to U.S. Copyright Law. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine the copyright status of collection items and to secure any permissions necessary for their reproduction and publication. Requests for permission to publish material must be discussed with the archivist or librarian.
Biographical Note
William Haskell Woodwell was born September 9, 1844. He was ordained in Wells Maine by the Congregational Council, June 12, 1873. He served Wells, ME; Mt. Vernon, NH; Pahala, HI; Orient, NY; New Marlboro, MA; Sandwich, MA; Hampton, CT; Hampton Falls, NH; Pomona, FL, Haddam Neck, CT. According to donor Archer Bush, Rev. Woodwell's time in Hawaii was not as a missionary, but as a chaplain for fruit company.
He married Martha Haskell and they had six children: Julian, Eva, William Herbert, Archer, Carolus, and a child not named in the biographical sketch from the donor. Woodwell died April 8,1926, in Kensington, MD.
Extent
.25 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
William Haskell Woodwell was born Sept 9, 1844 and served as a Congregational Minister within the North Atlantic Seabord, Hawaii, and Florida. This collection consists primarily of Rev. Woodwell's diaries, which in turn focus primarily on the weather with some notes of his personal life.
Arrangement
The diaries are arranged chronologically. The loose material is not voluminous to warrant further arrangement.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Archer C. and Jessie W. Bush to the Congregational Library & Archives, March 2018.
Processing Information
Processed by Jessica Steytler, March 2018, using DACS Second Edition.
Creator
- Woodwell, William H., 1844-1926 (Person)
- Title
- William Haskell Woodwell diaries, 1872-2018.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jessica Steytler
- Date
- 2018-03-21
- Description rules
- Dacs2 2013
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository