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Pynchon Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-088

Scope and Contents

Family miscellany relating to George A. Pynchon of New Orleans, Lucius K. Pynchon of Buffalo, and his son Dr. Edwin Pynchon of Chicago. Includes two medical diplomas awarded to Edwin Pynchon from the Medical College of Ohio, Edwin Pynchon’s 1883 passport, assignment document from Lucius K. Pynchon to Edwin dated 1880, succession inventory of George A. Pynchon dated 1864, two letters, Edwin’s will dated 1888, and three carte de visite photographs of Lucius K. Pynchon, his wife Marie Beau Pynchon, and George A. Pynchon.

Dates

  • Creation: 1856-1888

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Family miscellany relating to Lucius K. Pynchon and Dr. Edwin Pynchon of Chicago. Includes medical diplomas, 1883 passport, property inventories from Buffalo and New Orleans, two letters, and three carte de visite photographs of family members.

Location

1 1 2

Title
Pynchon Family Papers, 1856-1888
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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