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The Accident at Andover, 1853 January 22

Collection Name: George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title: The Accident at Andover, 1853 January 22

Creator: Perry, George W., 1891-1971
Illustrated News

Creator Role: Publisher

Accession / Call Number: 1974.045

Object ID: 1974.045.54.003

Type of Material: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 newspaper clipping

Language: English

Scope and Content: Clipping from the Illustrated News of an article and image on the accident and death of Benjamin Pierce, son of President Franklin Pierce. Dated January 22, 1853, the article details the train accident on January 6th at Andover, MA, as told by Rev. Mr. Fuller, a passenger on the train. The article also details Benjamin Pierce's funeral.

Subjects: Railroad accidents, Death, Children, Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.), Funeral service

Locations: Andover, MA

People: Perry, George W., 1891-1971, Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869, Pierce, Benjamin, 1841-1853, Pierce, Jane Means Appleton, 1806-1863

Organizations: Illustrated News, Concord Railroad Corporation

Terms of Use: For permission to reproduce or publish this item, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Users are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line: Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions: Available for research.

Level Description: Item

Box Number: 11

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