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Series 2: Plumb Family Papers, 1767-1929

4 boxes

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Within this series, the largest number of materials were created by Isaac Plumb, Sr. , including his furniture business records, correspondence to and from him, financial records, and his own military records from his service in the Third Company of National Guards in the 27th Regiment of the New York State Artillery. Other family members included in this series are Isaac Plumb, Sr.'s wife, Catherine Eliza Plumb; his brother-in-law, Henry L. Grant; his father, David Plumb; his mother, Hannah Doty Plumb; his son Henry Grant Plumb; and his daughter, Anna Plumb Smith. Plumb family genealogy is also included, as is material from families presumably connected to the Plumb and Grant families, such as the Berrion, Cook, and Leverick families. Finally, there is a small amount of material created by Captain Plumb's fellow soldiers, Miles Bullock and Charles Fuller. Charles Fuller was a close friend of Captain Plumb's who was wounded at Gettysburg in 1863 and was discharged from service after his leg was amputated. Researchers should be aware that Bullock and Fuller letters, as well as many references to them, may be found within Captain Plumb's personal correspondence. Finally, this series contains material presumably created by Plumb family members who are unidentified. Included are a few letters, a diary, ephemera, a course of lectures, photograph albums with some photographs identified, and Sherburne tax books.

Arrangement

The "Plumb Family Papers, 1767-1929" are arranged alphabetically by creator.

Collection History

Appraisal

No material was separated during 2012 processing.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Holly Mengel in 2012. Finding aid written by Holly Mengel in 2012.

During 2022, restrictions on three swords were lifted as part of a restrictions review project.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

The three swords require special handling. Please consult with Public Services staff.

Credit this material:

Series 2: Plumb Family Papers; Isaac Plumb, Jr. Family Papers, C1432, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 4-7