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Max Schaffrath Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2006-0240

Scope and Content

The majority of the collection consists of correspondence from Max to his brother Paul Schaffrath while they were both students between 1896 and 1898. Max Schaffrath was a student at Storrs Agricultural College located in Storrs, Connecticut, and Paul attended Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire. There are two letters from Max to Paul in 1945 at which time Max was living in upstate New York. The correspondence documents Max's activities and concerns while at school, as well as family events and experiences. The collection does not contain any replies to Max's letters.

Dates

  • 1896-1898, 1945

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Max Schaffrath was born 24 December 1875 and entered Storrs Agricultural College in 1895.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains correspondence from a student at Storrs Agricultural College to his brother who was at Exeter Academy in New Hampshire.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Series I: Correspondence (1896-1898, 1945)

Custodial History

The collection was purchased at an estate sale in Seattle, Washington in July 2006 by the donor.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated in August 2006.

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of materials in this collection may also be found in the Archives & Special Collections digital repository

Title
Max Schaffrath Papers
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
2008 May
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

Contact:
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