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
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Credit Line: Gift of May Nutter.
Restrictions: Available for research.
Level Description: Item
Box Number: 11