Alexander G. Huggins and familypapers. 1833-1976 (bulk 1833-1889).

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Alexander G. Huggins and familypapers. 1833-1976 (bulk 1833-1889).

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Correspondence, historical background materials,reminiscences, photographs, and other papers relating to the work of Presbyterianmissionary Alexander G. Huggins and his family, who lived in the Minnesota RiverValley during territorial and early statehood years. The papers provide informationabout the Dakota missions at Lac qui Parle (1830s) and at Traverse des Sioux(1840s-1860s); pioneer life in Minnesota; the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and the CivilWar; and family members and genealogy. Also included are eight essay books composedby Huggins’ daughters.

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