Series 1: Newcomb Family Correspondence, 1737-1896
Series
Scope and Contents note
Contains correspondence mainly between family members. The bulk of the letters travel between Elgin, Illinois, and east coast locations. Topics include health, employment, Civil War.
Dates
- Creation: 1737-1896
Creator
- From the Collection: Newcomb, John B. (John Bearse), 1824-1897 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The John Bearss Newcomb papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Arrangement note
Arranged chronologically.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org