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Series 1: Newcomb Family Correspondence, 1737-1896

 Series

  • Staff Only

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

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

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