Matthew Carroll letter to Agnes Kinnisch

Collection — Box: SC

Identifier: S6138

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a single letter, dated May 2nd, 1883, to Agnes Kinnisch from Matthew Carroll or Mrs. Carroll. The letter concerns allegations made against Miss Kinnisch's character and confirms the Carrolls' positive experiences with Miss Kinnisch while she was employed as their domestic servant.

Dates

May 2, 1883

Creator

Carroll, Matthew (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Matthew Carroll, with his wife, was the proprietor of the American House in Duluth. The American House was located at 395 Lake Avenue South, at the northeast corner of Lake Avenue and Buchanan Street in what is now known as Canal Park. In 1881 Matthew Carroll was elected alderman to represent the First Ward of the Village of Duluth.

Extent

1.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

Subjects

American House (Duluth, Minn.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Business Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Employees Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Hotels Subject Source: Local sources
Immigrant families Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Letters Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Women domestics Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Women household employees Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Work Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings