Stephen Swaine collection
Collection — Folder: S1277
Identifier: S1277
Scope and Contents
Two items in this collection are original hand-written documents in ink on long paper. The slightly smaller document is dated April 13, 1836, and is written by Samuel Fleming of Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. Samuel promises to pay Stephen Swaine "of the same place" $800.00 for Lot #50 in the Borough of Richmond.
The second document has entries starting in 1827 and ending in 1842, listing payments made by Stephen Swaine to Dr. A. Alexander until the account was settled.
The second document has entries starting in 1827 and ending in 1842, listing payments made by Stephen Swaine to Dr. A. Alexander until the account was settled.
Dates
- 1827-1842
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Stephen Swain was born in Massachusetts in 1795. His wife was Louisa Ann. In 1870, he was living in Lutherville, Baltimore, Maryland. He was a Quaker. Stephen died on June 10, 1872, and is buried in the Friends Cemetery in Baltimore City.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection of two items is arranged by size.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from G. G. Swain, on 1932/5/20.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2017/4/27 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
- Title
- Stephen Swaine collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
