Leonard H. Swett papers 1867-1934

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Leonard H. Swett papers 1867-1934

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The papers consist chiefly of family correspondence, photographs, and journals, and include a small amount of financial records. Family correspondence includes letters from Leonard H. Swett to his parents (Leonard Swett and Laura Quigg Swett) that document his travels in the American West in the 1880s, when he worked with the United States Geological Survey. He was stationed at, among other locations, Fort Wingate, New Mexico, BQ (Barbecue) Ranch, Indian Territory, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Other family papers include records of genealogical research. Personal papers include journals that document Swett's (and an unidentified author's, possibly Swett's) travels in the American West. Photographs, dating chiefly from the late 19th century, depict Leonard H. Swett and family members.

2.3 linear feet (7 boxes)

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Geological survey (U.S.)

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Swett, Leonard, 1825-1889

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