John B. Fairbank (AC 1867) Family Papers, 1817-1922
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topic: Series 1: JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867), 1864-1909
subject: Series 1: JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867), 1864-1909
topic: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
subject: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
topic: ALS, to his sister Maria [Fairbank, later Maria T.F. Rugg] and his mother [Lurana Robinson Fairbank], describing the movements of the Army of the Potomac. 186[?] Oct 24
subject: ALS, to his sister Maria [Fairbank, later Maria T.F. Rugg] and his mother [Lurana Robinson Fairbank], describing the movements of the Army of the Potomac. 186[?] Oct 24
topic: ALS, to his sister Sarah, describing the improvement of his wound. 1864 Jan 23
subject: ALS, to his sister Sarah, describing the improvement of his wound. 1864 Jan 23
topic: ALS, to his sister, written "near Alexandria Va.," describing the march to the front. 1864 Mar 26
subject: ALS, to his sister, written "near Alexandria Va.," describing the march to the front. 1864 Mar 26
topic: AL (unsigned, page missing), to his [unspecified] sister, describing recent battles. 1864 Sep 5
subject: AL (unsigned, page missing), to his [unspecified] sister, describing recent battles. 1864 Sep 5
topic: ALS, to his sister [Maria?], mentioning deserters and Lincoln's re-election. 1864 Oct 13
subject: ALS, to his sister [Maria?], mentioning deserters and Lincoln's re-election. 1864 Oct 13
topic: AL (unsigned copy), to the President of the United States, on behalf of an officer in his regiment, Capt. Henry S. Burrage, dismissed for having exchanged newspapers with Confederates. 1864 Nov 10
subject: AL (unsigned copy), to the President of the United States, on behalf of an officer in his regiment, Capt. Henry S. Burrage, dismissed for having exchanged newspapers with Confederates. 1864 Nov 10
topic: AL (unsigned, page missing), to his [unspecified] sister, discussing Capt. Burrage, and Fairbank's loneliness. 1864 Nov 22
subject: AL (unsigned, page missing), to his [unspecified] sister, discussing Capt. Burrage, and Fairbank's loneliness. 1864 Nov 22
topic: ALS, to his sister Maria, mentioning a court martial, and the draft. 1864 Dec 21
subject: ALS, to his sister Maria, mentioning a court martial, and the draft. 1864 Dec 21
topic: ALS, to his mother, discussing his request to be relieved from participation in the court martial, and "negroes" serving in the Union army. 1865 Jan 21
subject: ALS, to his mother, discussing his request to be relieved from participation in the court martial, and "negroes" serving in the Union army. 1865 Jan 21
topic: ALS, to his sister, written "near Petersburg Va.," mentioning the court martial and the nearby forts nicknamed "Fort Heaven" and "Fort Hell." 1865 Feb 9
subject: ALS, to his sister, written "near Petersburg Va.," mentioning the court martial and the nearby forts nicknamed "Fort Heaven" and "Fort Hell." 1865 Feb 9
topic: ALS, to his sister [Maria?], continuing his discussion of the court martial and of Capt. Burrage. 1865 Feb 12
subject: ALS, to his sister [Maria?], continuing his discussion of the court martial and of Capt. Burrage. 1865 Feb 12
topic: ALS, to his sister, listing recent deaths. 1865 Apr 6
subject: ALS, to his sister, listing recent deaths. 1865 Apr 6
topic: Sub-series B: Civil War Correspondence, 1865: Incoming
subject: Sub-series B: Civil War Correspondence, 1865: Incoming
topic: Stanton, Edwin. Printed letter (stamped signature), from Secretary of War, promoting Fairbank to Major of Volunteers. 1865 Dec 2
subject: Stanton, Edwin. Printed letter (stamped signature), from Secretary of War, promoting Fairbank to Major of Volunteers. 1865 Dec 2
topic: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
subject: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
topic: ALS, to his sister, discussing lease of farm. 1882 Nov 20
subject: ALS, to his sister, discussing lease of farm. 1882 Nov 20
topic: ALS, to his sister, discussing financial matters. 1883 Apr 23
subject: ALS, to his sister, discussing financial matters. 1883 Apr 23
topic: ALS, to his sister, inquiring about relatives and describing Deadwood, South Dakota, as a place unsuitable for young people. 1887 Jun 6
subject: ALS, to his sister, inquiring about relatives and describing Deadwood, South Dakota, as a place unsuitable for young people. 1887 Jun 6
topic: ALS, to his sister, about local agricultural practices. 1898 Mar 12
subject: ALS, to his sister, about local agricultural practices. 1898 Mar 12
topic: ALS, to his sister, describing the climate and economy of South Dakota, and mentioning encounters with President Roosevelt. 1902 Jan 24
subject: ALS, to his sister, describing the climate and economy of South Dakota, and mentioning encounters with President Roosevelt. 1902 Jan 24
topic: Sub-series D: Death
subject: Sub-series D: Death
topic: ma104-1-4-1
subject: ma104-1-4-1
topic: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Answered The Call: Well Known Black Hills Man Found Dead in His Home at Portland Wednesday." [1908 Apr]
subject: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Answered The Call: Well Known Black Hills Man Found Dead in His Home at Portland Wednesday." [1908 Apr]
topic: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Major Fairbanks Answers The Call." [1908 Apr 30]
subject: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Major Fairbanks Answers The Call." [1908 Apr 30]
topic: Clipping [from Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times]: "Major Fairbanks Laid At Rest," describing funeral services. [1908] May
subject: Clipping [from Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times]: "Major Fairbanks Laid At Rest," describing funeral services. [1908] May
topic: "John Barnard Fairbank," clipping [from Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times] by James A. George 1908 May 1
subject: "John Barnard Fairbank," clipping [from Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times] by James A. George 1908 May 1
topic: Bar Association of Lawrence County. Original and copy of typed preamble and resolutions on the death of John B. Fairbank. [1908 May?]
subject: Bar Association of Lawrence County. Original and copy of typed preamble and resolutions on the death of John B. Fairbank. [1908 May?]
topic: John B. Fairbank. Newspaper clipping, "Oakham," originally published in 1879, [reprinted after death of author.] [1908?]
subject: John B. Fairbank. Newspaper clipping, "Oakham," originally published in 1879, [reprinted after death of author.] [1908?]
topic: Robinson, Laura M. ANS, receipt from John B. Fairbank Estate. 1909 Feb 7
subject: Robinson, Laura M. ANS, receipt from John B. Fairbank Estate. 1909 Feb 7
topic: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
subject: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
topic: Sub-series A: Lurana Robinson Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
subject: Sub-series A: Lurana Robinson Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
topic: AN (unsigned). Three report cards describing school attendance, performance. 1817 Aug-Oct
subject: AN (unsigned). Three report cards describing school attendance, performance. 1817 Aug-Oct
topic: Lab[___?], S.F. ALS, to her sister Lurana [Robinson Fairbank]. 1847 Jan 5
subject: Lab[___?], S.F. ALS, to her sister Lurana [Robinson Fairbank]. 1847 Jan 5
topic: Sub-series B: Susan F. Fairbank: Outgoing Correspondence

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provides access to: John B. Fairbank (AC 1867) Family Papers
provides access to: Series 1: JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867), 1864-1909
provides access to: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
provides access to: ALS, to his sister Maria [Fairbank, later Maria T.F. Rugg] and his mother [Lurana Robinson Fairbank], describing the movements of the Army of the Potomac. 186[?] Oct 24
provides access to: ALS, to his sister Sarah, describing the improvement of his wound. 1864 Jan 23
provides access to: ALS, to his sister, written "near Alexandria Va.," describing the march to the front. 1864 Mar 26
provides access to: AL (unsigned, page missing), to his [unspecified] sister, describing recent battles. 1864 Sep 5
provides access to: ALS, to his sister [Maria?], mentioning deserters and Lincoln's re-election. 1864 Oct 13
provides access to: AL (unsigned copy), to the President of the United States, on behalf of an officer in his regiment, Capt. Henry S. Burrage, dismissed for having exchanged newspapers with Confederates. 1864 Nov 10
provides access to: AL (unsigned, page missing), to his [unspecified] sister, discussing Capt. Burrage, and Fairbank's loneliness. 1864 Nov 22
provides access to: ALS, to his sister Maria, mentioning a court martial, and the draft. 1864 Dec 21
provides access to: ALS, to his mother, discussing his request to be relieved from participation in the court martial, and "negroes" serving in the Union army. 1865 Jan 21
provides access to: ALS, to his sister, written "near Petersburg Va.," mentioning the court martial and the nearby forts nicknamed "Fort Heaven" and "Fort Hell." 1865 Feb 9
provides access to: ALS, to his sister [Maria?], continuing his discussion of the court martial and of Capt. Burrage. 1865 Feb 12
provides access to: ALS, to his sister, listing recent deaths. 1865 Apr 6
provides access to: Sub-series B: Civil War Correspondence, 1865: Incoming
provides access to: Stanton, Edwin. Printed letter (stamped signature), from Secretary of War, promoting Fairbank to Major of Volunteers. 1865 Dec 2
provides access to: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
provides access to: ALS, to his sister, discussing lease of farm. 1882 Nov 20
provides access to: ALS, to his sister, discussing financial matters. 1883 Apr 23
provides access to: ALS, to his sister, inquiring about relatives and describing Deadwood, South Dakota, as a place unsuitable for young people. 1887 Jun 6
provides access to: ALS, to his sister, about local agricultural practices. 1898 Mar 12
provides access to: ALS, to his sister, describing the climate and economy of South Dakota, and mentioning encounters with President Roosevelt. 1902 Jan 24
provides access to: Sub-series D: Death
provides access to: ma104-1-4-1
provides access to: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Answered The Call: Well Known Black Hills Man Found Dead in His Home at Portland Wednesday." [1908 Apr]
provides access to: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Major Fairbanks Answers The Call." [1908 Apr 30]
provides access to: Clipping [from Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times]: "Major Fairbanks Laid At Rest," describing funeral services. [1908] May
provides access to: "John Barnard Fairbank," clipping [from Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times] by James A. George 1908 May 1
provides access to: Bar Association of Lawrence County. Original and copy of typed preamble and resolutions on the death of John B. Fairbank. [1908 May?]
provides access to: John B. Fairbank. Newspaper clipping, "Oakham," originally published in 1879, [reprinted after death of author.] [1908?]
provides access to: Robinson, Laura M. ANS, receipt from John B. Fairbank Estate. 1909 Feb 7
provides access to: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
provides access to: Sub-series A: Lurana Robinson Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
provides access to: AN (unsigned). Three report cards describing school attendance, performance. 1817 Aug-Oct
provides access to: Lab[___?], S.F. ALS, to her sister Lurana [Robinson Fairbank]. 1847 Jan 5
provides access to: Sub-series B: Susan F. Fairbank: Outgoing Correspondence
provides access to: ALS, to Mr. Wright, concerning a sword, and thanking him for a book. 1912 Jan 26
provides access to: ALS, to Mr. Wright. Mentions Fairbank's Civil War letters. 1912 Feb 2
provides access to: ALS, to Mr. Wright. Mentions Mellen in South Africa and Fairbank's Kansas letters. 1913 Apr 4
provides access to: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
provides access to: Fragment of envelope addressed to Susan F. Fairbank, sent from Deadwood, South Dakota, [possibly by John B. Fairbank.] 18[??] Nov 2[4?]
provides access to: Young, Maria. ALS, to Susan F. Fairbank. Christmas letter from Lurana Fairbank's roommate to Lurana Fairbank's sister. [18]49 Dec 25
provides access to: Gould, J.W. ALS, to [Susan F.] Fairbank and [Maria T.F.] Rugg, about their "calamity" due to two recent fires on their Oakham property. 1908 Jul 20
provides access to: Bronsdon, Allen A. ALS, to [Susan F.] Fairbank, about loss by fire. 1908 Jul 21
provides access to: Martin, Eben W., and Norman T. Mason. TL (stamped signature), concerning property ownership and mining operations. 1914 Jun 27
provides access to: Sub-series D: Maria T.F. Rugg: Incoming Correspondence
provides access to: Metal plate engraved with her name. n.d.
provides access to: Coffin, Rev. George H. TLS, to [Maria] T.F. Rugg, concerning her donations to the Pilgrim Memorial Fund and fundraising activities in South Dakota. Unsigned poem handwritten on reverse. 1920 Mar 13
provides access to: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
provides access to: ma104-2-5-1
provides access to: Printed card, unsigned. "To Mother On Mother's Day." n.d.
provides access to: Burdsall, Luella. Printed Christmas card, signed. n.d.
provides access to: Wheeler, Hetty Shepard, and Mary Phelps [ ? ]. Printed Christmas card, signed. n.d.
provides access to: [Robinson?], Laura [M.?] ALS, to her sister. n.d.
provides access to: K.M., Emily. ALS (copy, with handwritten additions), to various recipients, including Laura [M. Robinson?] and Fairbank. [1???] Jun 28
provides access to: Printed cards, unsigned. Three commencement invitations, two for Columbia College Law School, one for University of the City of New York. [1869] May-Jun
provides access to: Printed booklet. Unsigned poem "To Aunt Catharine on her Eightieth Birthday." 1894
provides access to: AN (unsigned). Valentine's Day poem. 1898 Feb. 14
provides access to: Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
provides access to: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
provides access to: MS NS, record of debts and payments to Willis Smith, attested by R. Putnam. 1833 Dec 3
provides access to: MS N (signature crossed out), record of debt and payments to Josiah [Gleason?], attested by James Allen. 1837 Apr 1
provides access to: MS NS, record of debts and payments to Daniel F. Frost, attested by James Allen. 1837 Nov 6
provides access to: Record of property boundaries, attested by James Allen. 1839 Sep 14
provides access to: MS N (signature torn off), record of debt and payments to Susan M. Robinson, attested by James Allen. 1841 Dec 9
provides access to: MS Doc., deed of sale of farm property to Charles Miles, witnessed by James Allen. 1843 Mar 15
provides access to: MS N (signature torn off), record of debt and payments to Sewall & Day, attested by James Allen. 1847 Apr 2
provides access to: Fairbank, James C. and Lurana [Robinson] Fairbank. MS Doc., mortgage of farm in Oakham, Massachusetts, to Sewall & Day, witnessed by Hannah P. Allen and James Allen. 1847 Apr 2
provides access to: Smith, Willis. MS Doc. (unsigned copy) related to Oakham farm. 1876 Sep
provides access to: Sub-series B: James P. Fairbank, 1922
provides access to: MS.N., financial record, including income from estate of Susan F. Fairbank and amounts borrowed from Maria T.F. Rugg. 1922 Jan 16

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John B. Fairbank (AC 1867) Family Papers, 1817-1922
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John B. Fairbank (AC 1867) Family Papers
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date: 1817-1922
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scopecontent: Scope and Contents of the Collection The papers document John B. Fairbank's activities as a soldier during the Civil War and as a lawyer in Deadwood, South Dakota, and also the social and financial activities of several family members (his sisters, particularly Susan F. Fairbank and Maria T. F. Rugg, his parents, Lurana Robinson Fairbank and James C. Fairbank, and others), spanning a period of slightly more than a century. The box includes photocopies of oversize documents and cross-references to the originals, which are stored separately.
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has part: Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
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has part: Series 4: DEATHS
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has part: Series 5: CLIPPINGS
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Fairbank, John B., and his Family
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Biographical History for: John B. Fairbank (AC 1867) Family Papers
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body: Biographical Note John B. Fairbank (1840-1908) was born in Oakham, Massachusetts, where his parents, James C. Fairbank and Lurana (Robinson) Fairbank owned a farm. He enrolled in Amherst College in 1861 but left in 1862 to fight in the Civil War, serving in the 36th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and attaining the rank of Brevet Colonel before returning to college in 1865. Fairbank graduated from Amherst College in 1867 and went on the study law at Columbia. He was admitted to the bar in 1869 and practiced law in New York, Kansas, Massachusetts, and South Dakota. He settled in Deadwood, South Dakota in 1881. He was elected to the legislature in Massachusetts (1878-79) and South Dakota (1896). Fairbank died on April 29, 1908 in Portland, South Dakota.
topic: Fairbank, John B., and his Family
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Series 1: JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867), 1864-1909
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scopecontent: Series 1, JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867) 1864-1909, includes materials documenting his service in the Civil War, his life in South Dakota, and his death in 1908. It is organized into four sub-series, with items are arranged chronologically within each subseries: A. Civil War Correspondence, 1864-1865: Outgoing - contains official and personal letters written while serving in the Union army.B. Civil War Correspondence, 1865: Incoming - contains correspondence from the War Department.C. South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902: Outgoing - contains letters written after Fairbank settled in South Dakota.D. Death, 1908-1909 - contains printed obituaries, an article by Fairbank about his hometown [reprinted after his death?], and a resolution by the Bar Association of Lawrence County on the occasion of his death.
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has part: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
aggregates: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
has part: Sub-series B: Civil War Correspondence, 1865: Incoming
aggregates: Sub-series B: Civil War Correspondence, 1865: Incoming
has part: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
aggregates: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
has part: Sub-series D: Death
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Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
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scopecontent: Series 2, FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920, documents the personal interactions and social activities of Fairbank family members. It is organized into six sub-series, by family member. Items within sub-series are arranged chronologically. A. Lurana Robinson Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence, 1817-1847B. Susan F. Fairbank: Outgoing Correspondence, 1912-1913C. Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence, 1849-1914D. Maria T. F. Rugg: Incoming Correspondence, 1920E. Other Family Correspondence, 1869-1898 includes unidentified correspondence, transcribed poems, unsigned greeting cards, and other items that could not be identified as pertaining to a specific member of the Fairbank family.
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has part: Sub-series A: Lurana Robinson Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
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has part: Sub-series B: Susan F. Fairbank: Outgoing Correspondence
aggregates: Sub-series B: Susan F. Fairbank: Outgoing Correspondence
has part: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
aggregates: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
has part: Sub-series D: Maria T.F. Rugg: Incoming Correspondence
aggregates: Sub-series D: Maria T.F. Rugg: Incoming Correspondence
has part: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
aggregates: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence

Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
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scopecontent: Series 3, FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922, is organized into five sub-series, by family member. Each sub-series is arranged chronologically by earliest date appearing on each document. A. James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876 contains records of property ownership and financial transactions of Fairbank's father.B. James P. Fairbank, 1922, contains one sheet of transactions by a relative.C. John B. and Hannah M. Fairbank, 1832, contains a deed for land sold by Fairbank's grandparents.D. Susan F. Fairbank, 1913-1916, contains records of transactions, the appraisal of her estate, and receipts for shares of her estate.E. Maria T.F. Rugg, 1914, contains one record of a debt owed to her.
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has part: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
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has part: Sub-series B: James P. Fairbank, 1922
aggregates: Sub-series B: James P. Fairbank, 1922
has part: Sub-series C: John B. and Hannah M. Fairbank, 1832
aggregates: Sub-series C: John B. and Hannah M. Fairbank, 1832
has part: Sub-series D: Susan F. Fairbank, 1913-1916
aggregates: Sub-series D: Susan F. Fairbank, 1913-1916
has part: Sub-series E: Maria T.F. Rugg, 1914
aggregates: Sub-series E: Maria T.F. Rugg, 1914

Series 4: DEATHS
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scopecontent: Series 4, DEATHS, includes obituaries and other material written upon the deaths of family members and friends, arranged alphabetically by individual.
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has part: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Ezra D. Batchellor: The End of a Long and Honorable Life on Tuesday," about husband of Sarah C. Batchellor, the sister of John B. Fairbank (AC 1867). n.d.
aggregates: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Ezra D. Batchellor: The End of a Long and Honorable Life on Tuesday," about husband of Sarah C. Batchellor, the sister of John B. Fairbank (AC 1867). n.d.
has part: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "A True Woman: Death of Mrs. Rev. John B. Fairbank," about the aunt of John B. Fairbank (AC 1867). [18??] Jun 16
aggregates: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "A True Woman: Death of Mrs. Rev. John B. Fairbank," about the aunt of John B. Fairbank (AC 1867). [18??] Jun 16
has part: R. [Rugg?], G.M. Obituary newspaper clipping: "Susan F. Fairbank" n.d.
aggregates: R. [Rugg?], G.M. Obituary newspaper clipping: "Susan F. Fairbank" n.d.
has part: Rood, Grace M. [Eulogy?] about Susan F. Fairbank. n.d.
aggregates: Rood, Grace M. [Eulogy?] about Susan F. Fairbank. n.d.
has part: Warner, W.R. Newspaper clipping: "Obituary: Capt. William B. Kimball" of Oakham, Massachusetts. n.d.
aggregates: Warner, W.R. Newspaper clipping: "Obituary: Capt. William B. Kimball" of Oakham, Massachusetts. n.d.

Series 5: CLIPPINGS
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: John B. Fairbank (AC 1867) Family Papers
is aggregated by: John B. Fairbank (AC 1867) Family Papers
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: series
scopecontent: Series 5, CLIPPINGS, includes newspaper articles and printed images saved by family members.
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: "Vestiges of an Older America. Centre and North Churches, New Haven, Conn." (photograph with caption). n.d.
aggregates: "Vestiges of an Older America. Centre and North Churches, New Haven, Conn." (photograph with caption). n.d.
has part: Three printed illustrations depicting cabins and mountains. n.d.
aggregates: Three printed illustrations depicting cabins and mountains. n.d.
has part: Hunt, Mabel. "Hunt 'N' Tell," column about Hazel Barbour, actress. n.d.
aggregates: Hunt, Mabel. "Hunt 'N' Tell," column about Hazel Barbour, actress. n.d.
has part: Fragment of a column about Boston and New Haven, marked "please save." n.d.
aggregates: Fragment of a column about Boston and New Haven, marked "please save." n.d.

series
type: Level
type: Concept

Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867), 1864-1909
is aggregated by: Series 1: JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867), 1864-1909
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: ALS, to his sister Maria [Fairbank, later Maria T.F. Rugg] and his mother [Lurana Robinson Fairbank], describing the movements of the Army of the Potomac. 186[?] Oct 24
aggregates: ALS, to his sister Maria [Fairbank, later Maria T.F. Rugg] and his mother [Lurana Robinson Fairbank], describing the movements of the Army of the Potomac. 186[?] Oct 24
has part: ALS, to his sister Sarah, describing the improvement of his wound. 1864 Jan 23
aggregates: ALS, to his sister Sarah, describing the improvement of his wound. 1864 Jan 23
has part: ALS, to his sister, written "near Alexandria Va.," describing the march to the front. 1864 Mar 26
aggregates: ALS, to his sister, written "near Alexandria Va.," describing the march to the front. 1864 Mar 26
has part: AL (unsigned, page missing), to his [unspecified] sister, describing recent battles. 1864 Sep 5
aggregates: AL (unsigned, page missing), to his [unspecified] sister, describing recent battles. 1864 Sep 5
has part: ALS, to his sister [Maria?], mentioning deserters and Lincoln's re-election. 1864 Oct 13
aggregates: ALS, to his sister [Maria?], mentioning deserters and Lincoln's re-election. 1864 Oct 13
has part: AL (unsigned copy), to the President of the United States, on behalf of an officer in his regiment, Capt. Henry S. Burrage, dismissed for having exchanged newspapers with Confederates. 1864 Nov 10
aggregates: AL (unsigned copy), to the President of the United States, on behalf of an officer in his regiment, Capt. Henry S. Burrage, dismissed for having exchanged newspapers with Confederates. 1864 Nov 10
has part: AL (unsigned, page missing), to his [unspecified] sister, discussing Capt. Burrage, and Fairbank's loneliness. 1864 Nov 22
aggregates: AL (unsigned, page missing), to his [unspecified] sister, discussing Capt. Burrage, and Fairbank's loneliness. 1864 Nov 22
has part: ALS, to his sister Maria, mentioning a court martial, and the draft. 1864 Dec 21
aggregates: ALS, to his sister Maria, mentioning a court martial, and the draft. 1864 Dec 21
has part: ALS, to his mother, discussing his request to be relieved from participation in the court martial, and "negroes" serving in the Union army. 1865 Jan 21
aggregates: ALS, to his mother, discussing his request to be relieved from participation in the court martial, and "negroes" serving in the Union army. 1865 Jan 21
has part: ALS, to his sister, written "near Petersburg Va.," mentioning the court martial and the nearby forts nicknamed "Fort Heaven" and "Fort Hell." 1865 Feb 9
aggregates: ALS, to his sister, written "near Petersburg Va.," mentioning the court martial and the nearby forts nicknamed "Fort Heaven" and "Fort Hell." 1865 Feb 9
has part: ALS, to his sister [Maria?], continuing his discussion of the court martial and of Capt. Burrage. 1865 Feb 12
aggregates: ALS, to his sister [Maria?], continuing his discussion of the court martial and of Capt. Burrage. 1865 Feb 12
has part: ALS, to his sister, listing recent deaths. 1865 Apr 6
aggregates: ALS, to his sister, listing recent deaths. 1865 Apr 6

Sub-series B: Civil War Correspondence, 1865: Incoming
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867), 1864-1909
is aggregated by: Series 1: JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867), 1864-1909
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: Stanton, Edwin. Printed letter (stamped signature), from Secretary of War, promoting Fairbank to Major of Volunteers. 1865 Dec 2
aggregates: Stanton, Edwin. Printed letter (stamped signature), from Secretary of War, promoting Fairbank to Major of Volunteers. 1865 Dec 2

Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867), 1864-1909
is aggregated by: Series 1: JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867), 1864-1909
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: ALS, to his sister, discussing lease of farm. 1882 Nov 20
aggregates: ALS, to his sister, discussing lease of farm. 1882 Nov 20
has part: ALS, to his sister, discussing financial matters. 1883 Apr 23
aggregates: ALS, to his sister, discussing financial matters. 1883 Apr 23
has part: ALS, to his sister, inquiring about relatives and describing Deadwood, South Dakota, as a place unsuitable for young people. 1887 Jun 6
aggregates: ALS, to his sister, inquiring about relatives and describing Deadwood, South Dakota, as a place unsuitable for young people. 1887 Jun 6
has part: ALS, to his sister, about local agricultural practices. 1898 Mar 12
aggregates: ALS, to his sister, about local agricultural practices. 1898 Mar 12
has part: ALS, to his sister, describing the climate and economy of South Dakota, and mentioning encounters with President Roosevelt. 1902 Jan 24
aggregates: ALS, to his sister, describing the climate and economy of South Dakota, and mentioning encounters with President Roosevelt. 1902 Jan 24

Sub-series D: Death
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867), 1864-1909
is aggregated by: Series 1: JOHN B. FAIRBANK (AC 1867), 1864-1909
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: ma104-1-4-1
aggregates: ma104-1-4-1
has part: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Answered The Call: Well Known Black Hills Man Found Dead in His Home at Portland Wednesday." [1908 Apr]
aggregates: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Answered The Call: Well Known Black Hills Man Found Dead in His Home at Portland Wednesday." [1908 Apr]
has part: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Major Fairbanks Answers The Call." [1908 Apr 30]
aggregates: Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Major Fairbanks Answers The Call." [1908 Apr 30]
has part: Clipping [from Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times]: "Major Fairbanks Laid At Rest," describing funeral services. [1908] May
aggregates: Clipping [from Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times]: "Major Fairbanks Laid At Rest," describing funeral services. [1908] May
has part: "John Barnard Fairbank," clipping [from Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times] by James A. George 1908 May 1
aggregates: "John Barnard Fairbank," clipping [from Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times] by James A. George 1908 May 1
has part: Bar Association of Lawrence County. Original and copy of typed preamble and resolutions on the death of John B. Fairbank. [1908 May?]
aggregates: Bar Association of Lawrence County. Original and copy of typed preamble and resolutions on the death of John B. Fairbank. [1908 May?]
has part: John B. Fairbank. Newspaper clipping, "Oakham," originally published in 1879, [reprinted after death of author.] [1908?]
aggregates: John B. Fairbank. Newspaper clipping, "Oakham," originally published in 1879, [reprinted after death of author.] [1908?]
has part: Robinson, Laura M. ANS, receipt from John B. Fairbank Estate. 1909 Feb 7
aggregates: Robinson, Laura M. ANS, receipt from John B. Fairbank Estate. 1909 Feb 7

subseries
type: Level
type: Concept

ALS, to his sister Maria [Fairbank, later Maria T.F. Rugg] and his mother [Lurana Robinson Fairbank], describing the movements of the Army of the Potomac. 186[?] Oct 24
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his sister Sarah, describing the improvement of his wound. 1864 Jan 23
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his sister, written "near Alexandria Va.," describing the march to the front. 1864 Mar 26
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

AL (unsigned, page missing), to his [unspecified] sister, describing recent battles. 1864 Sep 5
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his sister [Maria?], mentioning deserters and Lincoln's re-election. 1864 Oct 13
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

AL (unsigned copy), to the President of the United States, on behalf of an officer in his regiment, Capt. Henry S. Burrage, dismissed for having exchanged newspapers with Confederates. 1864 Nov 10
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

AL (unsigned, page missing), to his [unspecified] sister, discussing Capt. Burrage, and Fairbank's loneliness. 1864 Nov 22
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his sister Maria, mentioning a court martial, and the draft. 1864 Dec 21
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his mother, discussing his request to be relieved from participation in the court martial, and "negroes" serving in the Union army. 1865 Jan 21
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his sister, written "near Petersburg Va.," mentioning the court martial and the nearby forts nicknamed "Fort Heaven" and "Fort Hell." 1865 Feb 9
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his sister [Maria?], continuing his discussion of the court martial and of Capt. Burrage. 1865 Feb 12
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his sister, listing recent deaths. 1865 Apr 6
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Civil War Correspondence 1864-1865: Outgoing
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Stanton, Edwin. Printed letter (stamped signature), from Secretary of War, promoting Fairbank to Major of Volunteers. 1865 Dec 2
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series B: Civil War Correspondence, 1865: Incoming
is aggregated by: Sub-series B: Civil War Correspondence, 1865: Incoming
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his sister, discussing lease of farm. 1882 Nov 20
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
is aggregated by: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his sister, discussing financial matters. 1883 Apr 23
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
is aggregated by: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his sister, inquiring about relatives and describing Deadwood, South Dakota, as a place unsuitable for young people. 1887 Jun 6
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
is aggregated by: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his sister, about local agricultural practices. 1898 Mar 12
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
is aggregated by: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to his sister, describing the climate and economy of South Dakota, and mentioning encounters with President Roosevelt. 1902 Jan 24
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
is aggregated by: Sub-series C: South Dakota Correspondence, 1882-1902
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma104-1-4-1
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Death
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Death
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: Reprints of obituary and other articles about death of John B. Fairbank from the April 29, 1908 edition of the Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times. Three copies, two of them with hand-corrected birthdate. 1908 Apr

Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Answered The Call: Well Known Black Hills Man Found Dead in His Home at Portland Wednesday." [1908 Apr]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Death
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Death
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Major Fairbanks Answers The Call." [1908 Apr 30]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Death
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Death
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Clipping [from Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times]: "Major Fairbanks Laid At Rest," describing funeral services. [1908] May
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Death
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Death
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

"John Barnard Fairbank," clipping [from Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times] by James A. George 1908 May 1
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Death
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Death
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Bar Association of Lawrence County. Original and copy of typed preamble and resolutions on the death of John B. Fairbank. [1908 May?]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Death
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Death
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

John B. Fairbank. Newspaper clipping, "Oakham," originally published in 1879, [reprinted after death of author.] [1908?]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Death
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Death
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Robinson, Laura M. ANS, receipt from John B. Fairbank Estate. 1909 Feb 7
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Death
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Death
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Sub-series A: Lurana Robinson Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
is aggregated by: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: AN (unsigned). Three report cards describing school attendance, performance. 1817 Aug-Oct
aggregates: AN (unsigned). Three report cards describing school attendance, performance. 1817 Aug-Oct
has part: Lab[___?], S.F. ALS, to her sister Lurana [Robinson Fairbank]. 1847 Jan 5
aggregates: Lab[___?], S.F. ALS, to her sister Lurana [Robinson Fairbank]. 1847 Jan 5

Sub-series B: Susan F. Fairbank: Outgoing Correspondence
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
is aggregated by: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: ALS, to Mr. Wright, concerning a sword, and thanking him for a book. 1912 Jan 26
aggregates: ALS, to Mr. Wright, concerning a sword, and thanking him for a book. 1912 Jan 26
has part: ALS, to Mr. Wright. Mentions Fairbank's Civil War letters. 1912 Feb 2
aggregates: ALS, to Mr. Wright. Mentions Fairbank's Civil War letters. 1912 Feb 2
has part: ALS, to Mr. Wright. Mentions Mellen in South Africa and Fairbank's Kansas letters. 1913 Apr 4
aggregates: ALS, to Mr. Wright. Mentions Mellen in South Africa and Fairbank's Kansas letters. 1913 Apr 4

Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
is aggregated by: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: Fragment of envelope addressed to Susan F. Fairbank, sent from Deadwood, South Dakota, [possibly by John B. Fairbank.] 18[??] Nov 2[4?]
aggregates: Fragment of envelope addressed to Susan F. Fairbank, sent from Deadwood, South Dakota, [possibly by John B. Fairbank.] 18[??] Nov 2[4?]
has part: Young, Maria. ALS, to Susan F. Fairbank. Christmas letter from Lurana Fairbank's roommate to Lurana Fairbank's sister. [18]49 Dec 25
aggregates: Young, Maria. ALS, to Susan F. Fairbank. Christmas letter from Lurana Fairbank's roommate to Lurana Fairbank's sister. [18]49 Dec 25
has part: Gould, J.W. ALS, to [Susan F.] Fairbank and [Maria T.F.] Rugg, about their "calamity" due to two recent fires on their Oakham property. 1908 Jul 20
aggregates: Gould, J.W. ALS, to [Susan F.] Fairbank and [Maria T.F.] Rugg, about their "calamity" due to two recent fires on their Oakham property. 1908 Jul 20
has part: Bronsdon, Allen A. ALS, to [Susan F.] Fairbank, about loss by fire. 1908 Jul 21
aggregates: Bronsdon, Allen A. ALS, to [Susan F.] Fairbank, about loss by fire. 1908 Jul 21
has part: Martin, Eben W., and Norman T. Mason. TL (stamped signature), concerning property ownership and mining operations. 1914 Jun 27
aggregates: Martin, Eben W., and Norman T. Mason. TL (stamped signature), concerning property ownership and mining operations. 1914 Jun 27

Sub-series D: Maria T.F. Rugg: Incoming Correspondence
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
is aggregated by: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: Metal plate engraved with her name. n.d.
aggregates: Metal plate engraved with her name. n.d.
has part: Coffin, Rev. George H. TLS, to [Maria] T.F. Rugg, concerning her donations to the Pilgrim Memorial Fund and fundraising activities in South Dakota. Unsigned poem handwritten on reverse. 1920 Mar 13
aggregates: Coffin, Rev. George H. TLS, to [Maria] T.F. Rugg, concerning her donations to the Pilgrim Memorial Fund and fundraising activities in South Dakota. Unsigned poem handwritten on reverse. 1920 Mar 13

Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
is aggregated by: Series 2: FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, 1817-1920
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: ma104-2-5-1
aggregates: ma104-2-5-1
has part: Printed card, unsigned. "To Mother On Mother's Day." n.d.
aggregates: Printed card, unsigned. "To Mother On Mother's Day." n.d.
has part: Burdsall, Luella. Printed Christmas card, signed. n.d.
aggregates: Burdsall, Luella. Printed Christmas card, signed. n.d.
has part: Wheeler, Hetty Shepard, and Mary Phelps [ ? ]. Printed Christmas card, signed. n.d.
aggregates: Wheeler, Hetty Shepard, and Mary Phelps [ ? ]. Printed Christmas card, signed. n.d.
has part: [Robinson?], Laura [M.?] ALS, to her sister. n.d.
aggregates: [Robinson?], Laura [M.?] ALS, to her sister. n.d.
has part: K.M., Emily. ALS (copy, with handwritten additions), to various recipients, including Laura [M. Robinson?] and Fairbank. [1???] Jun 28
aggregates: K.M., Emily. ALS (copy, with handwritten additions), to various recipients, including Laura [M. Robinson?] and Fairbank. [1???] Jun 28
has part: Printed cards, unsigned. Three commencement invitations, two for Columbia College Law School, one for University of the City of New York. [1869] May-Jun
aggregates: Printed cards, unsigned. Three commencement invitations, two for Columbia College Law School, one for University of the City of New York. [1869] May-Jun
has part: Printed booklet. Unsigned poem "To Aunt Catharine on her Eightieth Birthday." 1894
aggregates: Printed booklet. Unsigned poem "To Aunt Catharine on her Eightieth Birthday." 1894
has part: AN (unsigned). Valentine's Day poem. 1898 Feb. 14
aggregates: AN (unsigned). Valentine's Day poem. 1898 Feb. 14

AN (unsigned). Three report cards describing school attendance, performance. 1817 Aug-Oct
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Lurana Robinson Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Lurana Robinson Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Lab[___?], S.F. ALS, to her sister Lurana [Robinson Fairbank]. 1847 Jan 5
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: Lurana Robinson Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: Lurana Robinson Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to Mr. Wright, concerning a sword, and thanking him for a book. 1912 Jan 26
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series B: Susan F. Fairbank: Outgoing Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series B: Susan F. Fairbank: Outgoing Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to Mr. Wright. Mentions Fairbank's Civil War letters. 1912 Feb 2
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series B: Susan F. Fairbank: Outgoing Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series B: Susan F. Fairbank: Outgoing Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, to Mr. Wright. Mentions Mellen in South Africa and Fairbank's Kansas letters. 1913 Apr 4
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series B: Susan F. Fairbank: Outgoing Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series B: Susan F. Fairbank: Outgoing Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Fragment of envelope addressed to Susan F. Fairbank, sent from Deadwood, South Dakota, [possibly by John B. Fairbank.] 18[??] Nov 2[4?]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Young, Maria. ALS, to Susan F. Fairbank. Christmas letter from Lurana Fairbank's roommate to Lurana Fairbank's sister. [18]49 Dec 25
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Gould, J.W. ALS, to [Susan F.] Fairbank and [Maria T.F.] Rugg, about their "calamity" due to two recent fires on their Oakham property. 1908 Jul 20
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Bronsdon, Allen A. ALS, to [Susan F.] Fairbank, about loss by fire. 1908 Jul 21
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Martin, Eben W., and Norman T. Mason. TL (stamped signature), concerning property ownership and mining operations. 1914 Jun 27
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series C: Susan F. Fairbank: Incoming Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Metal plate engraved with her name. n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Maria T.F. Rugg: Incoming Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Maria T.F. Rugg: Incoming Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Coffin, Rev. George H. TLS, to [Maria] T.F. Rugg, concerning her donations to the Pilgrim Memorial Fund and fundraising activities in South Dakota. Unsigned poem handwritten on reverse. 1920 Mar 13
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Maria T.F. Rugg: Incoming Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Maria T.F. Rugg: Incoming Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma104-2-5-1
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: Poems transcribed by family. Two handwritten poems: a "favorite poem, author unknown," and an untitled poem by Mrs. E.H.G. Cleaveland; and two typed poems: "To Build The Temple" by Thomas D. Goodell, and "The World Is Mine" by Dot Aren, all unsigned. n.d.

Printed card, unsigned. "To Mother On Mother's Day." n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Burdsall, Luella. Printed Christmas card, signed. n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Wheeler, Hetty Shepard, and Mary Phelps [ ? ]. Printed Christmas card, signed. n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

[Robinson?], Laura [M.?] ALS, to her sister. n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

K.M., Emily. ALS (copy, with handwritten additions), to various recipients, including Laura [M. Robinson?] and Fairbank. [1???] Jun 28
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Printed cards, unsigned. Three commencement invitations, two for Columbia College Law School, one for University of the City of New York. [1869] May-Jun
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Printed booklet. Unsigned poem "To Aunt Catharine on her Eightieth Birthday." 1894
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

AN (unsigned). Valentine's Day poem. 1898 Feb. 14
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
is aggregated by: Sub-series E: Other Family Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
is aggregated by: Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: MS NS, record of debts and payments to Willis Smith, attested by R. Putnam. 1833 Dec 3
aggregates: MS NS, record of debts and payments to Willis Smith, attested by R. Putnam. 1833 Dec 3
has part: MS N (signature crossed out), record of debt and payments to Josiah [Gleason?], attested by James Allen. 1837 Apr 1
aggregates: MS N (signature crossed out), record of debt and payments to Josiah [Gleason?], attested by James Allen. 1837 Apr 1
has part: MS NS, record of debts and payments to Daniel F. Frost, attested by James Allen. 1837 Nov 6
aggregates: MS NS, record of debts and payments to Daniel F. Frost, attested by James Allen. 1837 Nov 6
has part: Record of property boundaries, attested by James Allen. 1839 Sep 14
aggregates: Record of property boundaries, attested by James Allen. 1839 Sep 14
has part: MS N (signature torn off), record of debt and payments to Susan M. Robinson, attested by James Allen. 1841 Dec 9
aggregates: MS N (signature torn off), record of debt and payments to Susan M. Robinson, attested by James Allen. 1841 Dec 9
has part: MS Doc., deed of sale of farm property to Charles Miles, witnessed by James Allen. 1843 Mar 15
aggregates: MS Doc., deed of sale of farm property to Charles Miles, witnessed by James Allen. 1843 Mar 15
has part: MS N (signature torn off), record of debt and payments to Sewall & Day, attested by James Allen. 1847 Apr 2
aggregates: MS N (signature torn off), record of debt and payments to Sewall & Day, attested by James Allen. 1847 Apr 2
has part: Fairbank, James C. and Lurana [Robinson] Fairbank. MS Doc., mortgage of farm in Oakham, Massachusetts, to Sewall & Day, witnessed by Hannah P. Allen and James Allen. 1847 Apr 2
aggregates: Fairbank, James C. and Lurana [Robinson] Fairbank. MS Doc., mortgage of farm in Oakham, Massachusetts, to Sewall & Day, witnessed by Hannah P. Allen and James Allen. 1847 Apr 2
has part: Smith, Willis. MS Doc. (unsigned copy) related to Oakham farm. 1876 Sep
aggregates: Smith, Willis. MS Doc. (unsigned copy) related to Oakham farm. 1876 Sep

Sub-series B: James P. Fairbank, 1922
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
is aggregated by: Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: MS.N., financial record, including income from estate of Susan F. Fairbank and amounts borrowed from Maria T.F. Rugg. 1922 Jan 16
aggregates: MS.N., financial record, including income from estate of Susan F. Fairbank and amounts borrowed from Maria T.F. Rugg. 1922 Jan 16

Sub-series C: John B. and Hannah M. Fairbank, 1832
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
is aggregated by: Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: ma104-3-3-1
aggregates: ma104-3-3-1

Sub-series D: Susan F. Fairbank, 1913-1916
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
is aggregated by: Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: Angur, Addison C. ANS, record of debt and payments. 1913 Dec 8
aggregates: Angur, Addison C. ANS, record of debt and payments. 1913 Dec 8
has part: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court. MS Doc., appraisal of estate. 1915 Sept 3
aggregates: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court. MS Doc., appraisal of estate. 1915 Sept 3
has part: TNS, receipts for shares of estate of Susan F. Fairbank, administered by Maria T.F. Rugg, signed by Laura M. Robinson, Margaret McLeod, Grace M. Rood, and Sarah C. Batchellor. 1916 Oct 4
aggregates: TNS, receipts for shares of estate of Susan F. Fairbank, administered by Maria T.F. Rugg, signed by Laura M. Robinson, Margaret McLeod, Grace M. Rood, and Sarah C. Batchellor. 1916 Oct 4

Sub-series E: Maria T.F. Rugg, 1914
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
is aggregated by: Series 3: FINANCIAL RECORDS, 1832-1922
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: subseries
type: Aggregation
type: Collection
has part: Angur, Addison C. ANS, promissory note recording debt to Maria T.F. Rugg. 1914 Jan 1
aggregates: Angur, Addison C. ANS, promissory note recording debt to Maria T.F. Rugg. 1914 Jan 1

MS NS, record of debts and payments to Willis Smith, attested by R. Putnam. 1833 Dec 3
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

MS N (signature crossed out), record of debt and payments to Josiah [Gleason?], attested by James Allen. 1837 Apr 1
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

MS NS, record of debts and payments to Daniel F. Frost, attested by James Allen. 1837 Nov 6
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Record of property boundaries, attested by James Allen. 1839 Sep 14
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

MS N (signature torn off), record of debt and payments to Susan M. Robinson, attested by James Allen. 1841 Dec 9
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

MS Doc., deed of sale of farm property to Charles Miles, witnessed by James Allen. 1843 Mar 15
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

MS N (signature torn off), record of debt and payments to Sewall & Day, attested by James Allen. 1847 Apr 2
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Fairbank, James C. and Lurana [Robinson] Fairbank. MS Doc., mortgage of farm in Oakham, Massachusetts, to Sewall & Day, witnessed by Hannah P. Allen and James Allen. 1847 Apr 2
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Smith, Willis. MS Doc. (unsigned copy) related to Oakham farm. 1876 Sep
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
is aggregated by: Sub-series A: James C. Fairbank, 1833-1876
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

MS.N., financial record, including income from estate of Susan F. Fairbank and amounts borrowed from Maria T.F. Rugg. 1922 Jan 16
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series B: James P. Fairbank, 1922
is aggregated by: Sub-series B: James P. Fairbank, 1922
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma104-3-3-1
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series C: John B. and Hannah M. Fairbank, 1832
is aggregated by: Sub-series C: John B. and Hannah M. Fairbank, 1832
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: MS Doc., deed transferring farm in Oakham, Massachusetts, to Ephraim Fairbank, witnessed by Avery Clark, Charles Adams [Jr.?], and James Allen. grandparents of John B. Fairbank (AC 1867). (John B. and Hannah M. Fairbank are the grandparents of John B. Fairbank.) 1832

Angur, Addison C. ANS, record of debt and payments. 1913 Dec 8
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Susan F. Fairbank, 1913-1916
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Susan F. Fairbank, 1913-1916
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court. MS Doc., appraisal of estate. 1915 Sept 3
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Susan F. Fairbank, 1913-1916
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Susan F. Fairbank, 1913-1916
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

TNS, receipts for shares of estate of Susan F. Fairbank, administered by Maria T.F. Rugg, signed by Laura M. Robinson, Margaret McLeod, Grace M. Rood, and Sarah C. Batchellor. 1916 Oct 4
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series D: Susan F. Fairbank, 1913-1916
is aggregated by: Sub-series D: Susan F. Fairbank, 1913-1916
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Angur, Addison C. ANS, promissory note recording debt to Maria T.F. Rugg. 1914 Jan 1
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Sub-series E: Maria T.F. Rugg, 1914
is aggregated by: Sub-series E: Maria T.F. Rugg, 1914
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "Ezra D. Batchellor: The End of a Long and Honorable Life on Tuesday," about husband of Sarah C. Batchellor, the sister of John B. Fairbank (AC 1867). n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 4: DEATHS
is aggregated by: Series 4: DEATHS
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Obituary. Newspaper clipping: "A True Woman: Death of Mrs. Rev. John B. Fairbank," about the aunt of John B. Fairbank (AC 1867). [18??] Jun 16
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 4: DEATHS
is aggregated by: Series 4: DEATHS
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

R. [Rugg?], G.M. Obituary newspaper clipping: "Susan F. Fairbank" n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 4: DEATHS
is aggregated by: Series 4: DEATHS
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Rood, Grace M. [Eulogy?] about Susan F. Fairbank. n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 4: DEATHS
is aggregated by: Series 4: DEATHS
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Warner, W.R. Newspaper clipping: "Obituary: Capt. William B. Kimball" of Oakham, Massachusetts. n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 4: DEATHS
is aggregated by: Series 4: DEATHS
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

"Vestiges of an Older America. Centre and North Churches, New Haven, Conn." (photograph with caption). n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 5: CLIPPINGS
is aggregated by: Series 5: CLIPPINGS
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Three printed illustrations depicting cabins and mountains. n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 5: CLIPPINGS
is aggregated by: Series 5: CLIPPINGS
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Hunt, Mabel. "Hunt 'N' Tell," column about Hazel Barbour, actress. n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 5: CLIPPINGS
is aggregated by: Series 5: CLIPPINGS
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Fragment of a column about Boston and New Haven, marked "please save." n.d.
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 5: CLIPPINGS
is aggregated by: Series 5: CLIPPINGS
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections