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Robert Steere Travel Booklet and Tour Contract

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0125

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This collection consists of a travel booklet compiled by Robert Steere during his travels across Europe, including France, Italy, Austria, and Prussia. The booklet contains stamps from consuls as well as handwritten notes in the native languages of the countries Steere visited. In addition, the booklet contains a permit from the Secretary of State certifying Steere as a citizen of the United States. The booklet is dated between June 25, 1852 and April 5, 1853. The collection also includes a contract between Steere and his travel partners Amos Perry and Alex Farnum with Antonio Akoe, stating that Akoe will serve as their tour guide during their travels throughout Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. The contract outlines the group's travel plans and acknowledges Akoe's receipt of five thousand piastres in advance payment. It is dated March 6, 1853.

Dates

  • 1852 June 25-1853 April 5

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection consists of a travel booklet compiled by Robert Steere during his travels across Europe, including France, Italy, Austria, and Prussia. In addition, the booklet contains a permit from the Secretary of State certifying Steere as a citizen of the United States. The booklet is dated between June 25, 1852 and April 5, 1853. The collection also includes a contract between Steere and his travel partners Amos Perry and Alex Farnum with Antonio Akoe, stating that Akoe will serve as their tour guide during their travels throughout Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. It is dated March 6, 1853.

Biographical/Historical Note

Robert Steere was born on August 8 or 9, 1816 in Providence, Rhode Island. He married Abbie Elizabeth Wilbor and had five children with her. He was a proprietor of the firm E. M. Aldrich and Company, a wholesale grocer, and was a member of the Rhode Island Hospital Trustees. In 1853, he traveled with Amos Perry, a member of the Rhode Island Historical Society, and Alexander Farnum to Egypt. He passed away on August 1, 1880 in Mandarin, Florida. His son, Arthur Steele, was a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single folder.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480