Miscellaneous genealogical letters, various locations, 1912-1937
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence among miscellaneous family members, ranging from an 1821 letter written by Carlos Colby's mother, to a 1934 letter by Ida Colby, Carlos Colby's daughter-in-law. Several letters contain genealogical information. Family writings include a detailed genealogical report and a copy of a fragment of a memoir by James Rowe. Miscellaneous material includes a picture of the Colby family crest and a fragile copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen of July 2, 1863, the last issue of that paper to be printed on wallpaper. Also includes a group of photographs of Carlos Colby and his family.
Dates
- Creation: 1912-1937
Creator
- From the Collection: Colby, Carlos W., 1837-1922 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Carlos W. Colby Papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 5 folders at a time maximum (Priority II).
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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