James Edward Palmer autobiography written at 73 and photos, 1904 - 1906
Scope and Contents
Holograph manuscript notebook containing 166 pages of James Edward Palmer's account of his life as a sailor and as a member of the London Fire Brigade. It was written when Palmer was 73 years old (see page 161.) The notebook also contains an unlabeled photograph of three people and a 1906 postcard to Palmer's family.
Dates
- Creation: 1904 - 1906
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries.
Biographical note
James Edward Palmer was born in 1831 in Chatham, Kent, England to John and Ann Mary Palmer. He was a sailor from 1844 to 1853 on the H. M. S. Samarang, H.M.S. Meander, and H. M. S. Hastings. He was a member of the London Fire Brigade from 1854 to 1885.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.33 cubic feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Custodial History
Ohio University Libraries purchased Palmer related items through Sotheby's June 28-29, 1971, lot 327, L45.
General
Previously collection MSS382.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
