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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