1661-ca. 1984
Offsite Storage Inventory
Restrictions on Access
The Kenneth Silverman research materials on Cotton Mather are CLOSED pending processing. Some materials may be made available for research at the discretion of the MHS library staff following a review to identify copyright, privacy, and/or preservation concerns. Prior to placing a request through Portal1791, contact the library at 617-646-0532 or reference@masshist.org to initiate this review. Please allow up to two weeks for requests to be reviewed.
This collection is stored offsite and must be requested at least two business days in advance via Portal1791. Researchers needing more than six items from offsite storage should provide additional advance notice. If you have questions about requesting materials from offsite storage, please contact the reference desk at 617-646-0532 or reference@masshist.org.
Abstract
Research materials on Cotton Mather gathered by Kenneth Silverman for his 1984 book The Life and Times of Cotton Mather. Includes copies of original documents in various repositories, notes, copies of secondary materials, and microfilm.
Processing Information
This collection is UNPROCESSED.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated by Kenneth Silverman‚ 1994.
Restrictions on Access
The Kenneth Silverman research materials on Cotton Mather are CLOSED pending processing. Some materials may be made available for research at the discretion of the MHS library staff following a review to identify copyright, privacy, and/or preservation concerns. Prior to placing a request through Portal1791, contact the library at 617-646-0532 or reference@masshist.org to initiate this review. Please allow up to two weeks for requests to be reviewed.
This collection is stored offsite and must be requested at least two business days in advance via Portal1791. Researchers needing more than six items from offsite storage should provide additional advance notice. If you have questions about requesting materials from offsite storage, please contact the reference desk at 617-646-0532 or reference@masshist.org.
Summary Description of the Collection
Photocopies of Mather documents, 1687-1711
Photocopies of Mather documents, 1712-1721
Photocopies of Mather documents, 1722-1728; undated
Copies of letters, etc. (arrangement unknown)
Notes, copies of secondary materials
Correspondence, microfilm, card file
Indices/charts, Boston, secondary materials (1661-1692)
Preferred Citation
Research materials on Cotton Mather, Massachusetts Historical Society.
Access Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in ABIGAIL, the online catalog of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related persons, organizations, or subjects should search the catalog using these headings.