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Kimber collection

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1338

Scope and Contents

Collection includes a postcard album, primarily consisting of postcards from Pennsylvania, and a brief biography of Marmaduke Cope Kimber from his birth in 1882 to his marriage in 1912, recorded by his mother, Maria Brinton Kimber.

Dates

  • Creation: 1882-1912; undated

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17)

Biographical / Historical

Maria Brinton Shoemaker Kimber (Jan 26, 1860- Apr 16 1931) was born in Philadelphia, PA and married Thomas William Kimber (Dec 15 1855- Jan 9 1885), who was born in Philadelphia. Together, they had two children, William Marmaduke Cope Kimber (July 16 1882- Dec 31 1969) and Natalie B. Kimber (May 12 1884- Aug 19 1979). This information was gathered from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65759300/william-m_c-kimber

Extent

0.209 linear ft. (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection includes a postcard album, primarily consisting of postcards from Pennsylvania, and a brief biography of Marmaduke Cope Kimber (July 16 1882- Dec 31 1969) from his birth in 1882 to his marriage in 1912, recorded by his mother, Maria Brinton Kimber (Jan 26, 1860- Apr 16 1931).

Arrangement

The material in this collection is seperated by the type of material and then arranged alphabetically.

Acquisition

Gift of Charles Kimber, September 2020.

Processing Information

Processed by Maggie McCarthy, completed February 2023.

Title
Kimber Collection
Author
Maggie McCarthy
Date
February, 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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