Rudolph H. Fitz and family papers. 1853-1881.

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Rudolph H. Fitz and family papers. 1853-1881.

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Family letters and memorabilia of Fitz, a St. Paul (Minn.) carpenter and builder, his wife Elmina, and their son Edgar Howard Fitz, discussing daily life, religious matters, and temperance activities; diaries of Rudolph (1854-1855) and Edgar (1874); family expense books (1861-1863); Edgar's school papers (1873-1879); and 3 structural plans by Rudolph or Edgar (undated).

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