Irvin W. Rollins papers, 1848-1895.

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Irvin W. Rollins papers, 1848-1895.

Diaries (1848, 1855-1895), two account books (1861-1893), and miscellaneous correspondence and memorabilia of Rollins, a farmer near Elgin, Wabasha County (Minn.). His diaries comment on farm and social life, agricultural products, prices, meetings of local organizations, local and national elections, land claims, attitudes toward the Dakota Conflict (1862) and the Civil War, local government, and other aspects of Wabasha County life.

2 boxes, incl. 36 v.; 3 microfilm reels.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6741408

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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