Subseries T, Other family papers, 1806-1986, undated (#2.1, 6.19-6.24, 6.28, 7.1, 7.3, OB.2.3-OB.2.5), contains a note referencing the key to the Roseland Cottage safe; correspondence regarding the paintings of artist Clara Soule (1834-1902); fragments of correspondence and financial records; a guest book from Roseland Cottage, which contains an 1894 ribbon for a summer outing; invitations to a circa 1890 Jenny Lind concert and an 1891 Fourth of July celebration at Roseland Cottage; a notebook entitled, "Nathan Martins' Book of Woodstock, Connecticut, 1806," which contains handwritten poems, other writings, and mathematical calculations; and printed material. Also included in the subseries are items removed from the lap desk of Elizabeth Tappan (dates unknown), which is held by Historic New England (#6.28). Contents of the lap desk include a calling/visiting card for an Ethel P. Bowen (dates unknown); a trade card for a Brooklyn wig maker; invitations to a "Boy's Prayer Meeting;" a 1922 Valentine to a "Mrs. White of Boston;" and a handwritten verse and envelope addressed to Henry Bowen White (dates unknown). The subseries is arranged alphabetically by record type, and thereunder chronologically.
Subseries A, Papers of Clarence Winthrop Bowen (1852-1935), 1886-1915 (#4.11-4.16, 6.1-6.2), contains 1889 memorabilia (including invitations and banquet material) from Bowen's work as secretary for the Committee on the Centennial Celebration of the Inauguration of George Washington as President of the United States held in New York City, New York, and two of Bowen's published works: Woodstock: An Historical Sketch and "Charter of Connecticut." The "Charter of Connecticut" is inscribed: 'To Edward Augustus Bowen from Clarence Winthrop Bowen, Woodstock, September 27, 1914" and Woodstock [copy 1] is inscribed: "Mary Bowen Holt from Clarence Winthrop Bowen, September 22, 1886.' Also included in the subseries is Bowen's 1915 baccalaureate address delivered at the 222nd annual commencement of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. The subseries is arranged chronologically by committee material, followed by printed material.
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