Edward Tuck Papers, 1899-1948

Title:

Edward Tuck Papers, 1899-1948

Creator:

Tuck, Edward, 1842-1938

Accession / Call Number:

1921.003

Object ID:

M 1921-003

Date:

1899-1948

Physical Description:

2 boxes ; 0.63 linear feet

Scope and Content:

Materials in this collection, dating from 1899 to 1948, consist primarily of correspondence pertaining to the construction and financing of the New Hampshire Historical Society building. Correspondence was exchanged between Tuck and figures like William C. Todd, B. A. Kimball, Henry W. Stevens, John C. Thorne, and Timothy P. Sullivan. Aspects of the building's design and quality of construction are included in letters from Charles R. Corning. Various letters discuss the proposed art gallery addition and guest experiences at the Historical Society. Correspondence between Tuck and Dartmouth College pertains to Tuck's monetary donations and funds for building projects on campus. Legal documents contesting the validity of Edward Tuck's will and estate are also included in this collection.

Subjects:

Bankers, Correspondence, Diplomats, Estates (Law), History--Societies, etc., Philanthropists, Universities and colleges

Locations:

Concord, NH
Hanover, NH

People:

Tuck, Edward, 1842-1938, Hammond, Otis Grant, 1869-1944, Kimball, Benjamin Ames, 1833-1920, Lowell, Guy, 1870-1927, Todd, William Cleaves, 1823-1903, Tuck, Amos, 1810-1897, Tucke, John, 1702-1773

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society collection.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection

Finding Aid Link:

Tuck_Edward_Papers_1921.003.pdf