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C. Marshall (Caleb Marshall) Taylor Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-147

Scope and Contents

The collection contains papers relating to Taylor's activities as collector of the books and manuscripts of John Greenleaf Whittier, and correspondence reflecting Taylor's advocacy of liberal Quakerism.

Dates

  • Creation: 1925-1957

Creator

Limitations on Accessing the Collection

Collection is partially restricted.

Copyright and Rights Information

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Biographical / Historical

C. Marshall (Caleb Marshall) Taylor (1884-1957) was a Quaker businessman and book collector, of Montclair, New Jersey. He was a member of the John Greenleaf Whittier Club at Haverhill, Massachusetts, and was known for his deep interest in the Quaker poet. He was married to Jane Bentley Taymor.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language

English

Overview

C. Marshall (Caleb Marshall) Taylor (1884-1957) was a Quaker businessman and book collector, of Montclair, New Jersey. The collection contains papers relating to Taylor's activities as collector of the books and manuscripts of John Greenleaf Whittier, and correspondence reflecting Taylor's advocacy of liberal Quakerism.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donor: C. Marshall Taylor and his estate, 1958 and before

Related Materials

See also:

  1. RG 5/146, C. Marshall Taylor J. G. Whittier Research Papers.
  2. MSS 044, Whittier Manuscripts

Processing Information

Folder heading from the donor have been retained.

Title
C. Marshall (Caleb Marshall) Taylor Papers, 1925-1957
Author
FHL staff
Date
ca. 1958
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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