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Edmund Rodman composition

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-115

Scope and Contents

This collection contains one composition written by Edmund Rodman. The composition is 8 pages long and was written in New Bedford in 1857, after his time at Haverford. The composition is titled "Edmund Burke as a Reformer."

Dates

  • Creation: 1857 June 25

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

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

Biographical Note

Edmund Rodman was born in New Bedford, Massachussetts in 1824 and entered Haveford's sophomore class in 1839. He was a dealer in sperm and whale oil, a candle manufacturer, an oil broker, and an artist. Rodman served 14 years on the school committee of New Bedford, 2 years as chairman. He was also the secretary of the Board of Trustees for the Friends' Academy in New Bedford fo 35 years, and a trustee of the same association. He was also a member of the Home Guard for six months in 1861. He died in New Bedford in 1903.

Extent

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains one composition written by Edmund Rodman.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Unknown

Processing Information

Processed by Maia Schwallie, completed March 2023.

Genre / Form

Title
Edmund Rodman composition
Status
Completed
Author
Maia Schwallie
Date
March, 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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