Thomas Pepper papers

Collection

Identifier: A.P42

Staff Only

Biographical / Historical note

Thomas Pepper was a carpenter in Granger, N.Y. Pepper died March 10, 1869; his wife, Eliza, died October 27, 1878. Both are buried at Short Track Cemetery, Granger, Allegany County, N.Y.

Scope and Contents

The bulk of the Thomas Pepper Papers pertains to financial affairs; receipts, deeds, account, books, a daybook, and an insurance policy are in the collection. Also included are correspondence, medicinal remedies and a plan for a school building.

Creator

Pepper, Thomas (Carpenter) (Person)

Dates

Creation: 1827-1867

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es)

Access

The Thomas Pepper Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was purchased from Weiss, March 30, 1950.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Thomas Pepper Papers, A.P42, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester