Catalog of Manuscript Collections
MSS 62A: Dyer White Papers, 1743-1842
Creator: Dyer White (1762-1842); Stephen White (1718-94); Mary (Dyer) White (1719-1802)
Extent: 1.5 ft. (1,600 items)
Description: Lawyer, judge, and justice of the peace, of New Haven, White's papers include correspondence, bills, receipts, promissory notes, case executions, court writs, canceled checks, and other legal documents; together with sermons (1743-92) and estate papers of White's parents, Stephen White , Congregational clergyman of Windham, Conn., and Mary (Dyer) White. Forms part of the White Collection (MSS 62).
Research Topics: New Haven legal history; New Haven court cases; 18th century Congregational sermons
