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Peterson family (includes Beauregard, Binford, Bolton, Carlson, Gallagher, Greene, Reyer, and Roberts families), 1913

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 20

Scope and Content of the Collection

From the Collection:

Small collection consists of photographs, death notices, six letters, and a high school diploma. Many of the materials were acquired at flea markets and antique stores in the northeastern United States. Photographs mostly represent American families but also include some photographs of European royalty, military, and other dignitaries, such as Crown Prince William of Germany.

The letters relate to the families represented in the photographs and include correspondence between family members about general life events. Rough transcriptions are included along with a newspaper clipping and an envelope.

Dates

  • Creation: 1913

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Sluby collection of portrait photographs are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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