S. George Stevens papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S3091

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains correspondence, 1894-1896; articles and newsclippings, 1912-1949; drawings and photographs; and legal documents concerning patents. The articles, some written by Stevens, largely concern Stevens' interest in birds.

Dates

1888-1949

Creator

Stevens, S. George, 1869-1949 (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

Sylvester George Stevens was a Duluth patent attorney and naturalist. He maintained a bird sanctuary at his Fond du Lac home known as "Balm o'Gilead."

Extent

3.00 Linear Inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, 1894-1896; articles and newsclippings, 1912-1949; drawings and photographs; and legal documents concerning patents.

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.

General

This collection is part of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections, which are housed in the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives at the Kathryn A. Martin Library, and are on permanent loan from the St. Louis County Historical Society.