Cornelius Bowman Campbell papers, 1812-1904

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Summary

Creator:
Campbell, Cornelius Bowman, 1819-1889, Allen, William G, active 1849-1853, Blackwell, H. B. (Henry Browne), 1825-1909, Holloway, Laura C. (Laura Carter), 1848-1930, Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884, and Pillsbury, Parker, 1809-1898
Abstract:
Cornelius Bowman Campbell graduated from the Oneida Institute in New York, and was an abolitionist and an advocate for temperance and women's suffrage. Collection includes outgoing and incoming letters for Cornelius Bowman Campbell, a few manuscripts by him, and Campbell family papers.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet (144 items)
Language:
Materials in English.
Collection ID:
RL.12054

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes outgoing and incoming letters for Cornelius Bowman Campbell, a few manuscripts by him, and Campbell family papers. The outgoing letters were written by Campbell to his father, and topics include Grahamism and water cures, health of family members, his debts and money-making pursuits, and his attendance at Oneida Institute. There is only occasional mention of his abolitionist and temperance beliefs and work. The majority of the incoming letters were written by Campbell's friends made through the Oneida Institute, and among the topics are slavery and abolition; temperance; politics, including activities of Whigs and Democrats; possibilities regarding settling in Vineland, New Jersey; and a few letters regarding women's suffrage activities. Includes letters from William G. Allen, Henry B. Blackwell, Laura C. Holloway, Wendell Phillips, and Parker Pillsbury. There is one letter (1904) that dates past Campbell's death; it is not addressed directly to Campbell. The Campbell manuscripts are items he wrote during his tenure at the Oneida Institute. The Campbell family papers include letters primarily written to Cornelius Bowman Campbell's parents, Rebecca (Whitcomb) and Hezekiah Campbell, a few of which date before Cornelius' birth, as well as three manuscripts. In addition to several letters discussing genealogical information for the Campbell and Whitcomb families, there is an indenture (1812) for Hezekiah to learn the shoe making trade.

Biographical / historical:

Cornelius Bowman Campbell was born in Henniker, New Hampshire. He graduated from the Oneida Institute in New York and was ordained as a Congregational minister. He served congregations in various places in Vermont and New York before moving to Clinton, Iowa, where he became a farmer. Campbell was an abolitionist and temperance advocate. He married Phebe Wilbur in 1846, and their house in Iowa became a stop on the Underground Railroad. In 1863, the couple moved to Vineland, New Jersey, and Campbell farmed and became a promoter for the community. At that time he also became an advocate for women's suffrage.

Acquisition information:
The Cornelius Bowman Campbell papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2016.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, October, 2022

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2016-0087

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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