Mary E. Richards and family papers, 1851-1965 (bulk 1851-1915).

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Richards, Mary E. Mary E. Richards and family papers, 1851-1965 (bulk 1851-1915).

Mary E. Richards and family papers, 1851-1965 (bulk 1851-1915).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122560683

Originals and photocopies of correspondence (1851-1914), picture postcards (undated and 1906-1965), drawings, photographs, and tax and insurance documents of Mary E. and Amasa K. Richards and their son, George W. Richards. The bulk of the correspondence (1851-1890) was sent to Mary while she resided in Shakopee and Wayzata, Minnesota, from family members in Massachusetts and Iowa, and from Amasa during the time he served in the Civil War (1864-1865). Also included are business correspondence and receipts (1862-1899) and picture postcards sent to George while working for the railroad and residing in Maple Plain (Minn.).

0.75 cu. ft. (1 box, containing 7 folders and 1 small box).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts