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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Rare Books
Writings of Caleb Atwater
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
The collection consists of material related to her experience in Shanxi, China during the Boxer Rebellion from 1897 through 1903. The papers include three letters written by Atwater in China, one unidentified Chinese letter (possibly written or dictated by Atwater), photographs, and various clippings with supplementary notes provided by the donor, Patricia Graham Bayha. There are two booklets entitled: Shansi Mr. Fei's True Story by Mrs. Arthur H. Smith, undated; and Woman's Work for Woman published monthly by the Women's Foreign Missionary Societies of the Presbyterian Church, 1901.
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Manuscripts
The Elizabeth Graham Atwater papers consist of material related to her experience in Shanxi, China during the Boxer Rebellion from 1897 through 1903. The papers include three letters written by Atwater in China, one unidentified Chinese letter (possibly written or dictated by Atwater), photographs, and various clippings with supplementary notes provided by the donor, Patricia Graham Bayha. There are two booklets entitled: Shansi Mr. Fei's True Story by Mrs. Arthur H. Smith, undated; and Woman's Work for Woman published monthly by the Women's Foreign Missionary Societies of the Presbyterian Church, 1901.
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Manuscripts
This collection contains the papers of American watchmaker and water-works builder Caleb Leach (1755-1837). The majority of the collection deals with Leach's invention, the screw auger, and his various business ventures. There is also some material related to Leach's family into the beginning of the 20th century. The collection includes business records, correspondence and other miscellaneous material. The Business records include two account books, correspondence, receipts, bills, business contracts, documents dealing with several of Leach's projects including the Manhattan Company, and the water-works in Plymouth, Boston and Philadelphia, indentures, and contracts with manufacturers granting them exclusive rights to produce the augers. Several of these documents contain details about the screw auger and how it works, types of lumber used for the various projects, and the price of materials. The Correspondence includes personal letters by various Leach, Tinkham, and Gale family members. There are also several postcards, miscellaneous items, newspapers and clippings and empty envelopes.
mssLeach papers
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Manuscripts
The majority of the collection deals with Leach's invention, the screw auger, and his various business ventures. There is also some material related to Leach's family into the beginning of the 20th century. The collection includes business records, correspondence and other miscellaneous material. The Business records include two account books, correspondence, receipts, bills, business contracts, documents dealing with several of Leach's projects including the Manhattan Company, and the water-works in Plymouth, Boston and Philadelphia, indentures, and contracts with manufacturers granting them exclusive rights to produce the augers. Several of these documents contain details about the screw auger and how it works, types of lumber used for the various projects, and the price of materials. The Correspondence includes personal letters by various Leach, Tinkham, and Gale family members. There are also several postcards, miscellaneous items, newspapers and clippings and empty envelopes.
mssLeach papers