Reference correspondence, 1953-[ongoing]

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Reference correspondence, 1953-[ongoing]

Reference inquiries on genealogical topics with attached responses by department heads (Joseph C. Wolf, 1944-1974, Rick J. Ashton, 1974-1977, Peggy Tuck Sinko, 1978-1983, and David T. Thackery, 1983-present), assistants, and volunteers.

9 cubic ft. (9 cartons)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7171240

Newberry Library

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Newberry Library. Local and Family History Section.

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The Local and Family History Section and its predecessor departments have been headed by Harriet Taylor, 1900-1931; Mary L. Watson, 1931-1934; Elisabeth Coleman, 1934-1943; Joseph C. Wolf, 1944-1974; Rick J. Ashton, 1975-1977; Peggy Tuck Sinko, 1978-1983; and David T. Thackery, 1983- . From the description of Curator's administrative subject files, 1892-[ongoing] (bulk 1960-[ongoing]) (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 26890455 The Afro-American Family Hist...

Newberry Library. Reader Services Dept.

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In 1916 the Public Services (Reference) Division was created consisting of the Main Reading Room, Department of History and Genealogy, Edward E. Ayer Collection, and Exhibition Room. Between 1916 and 1961 five librarians administered the Division: Gerald M. W. Teyen (1916-1919), William S. Merrill (1919-1928), Edwin E. Willoughby (1929-1930), John T. Windle (1931-1948), and Ben C. Bowman (1949-1962). In 1962 the Division of Public Services was disbanded and the head of e...

Wolf, Joseph C. (Joseph Charles)

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Ashton, Rick J.

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Thackery, David T.

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Sinko, Peggy Tuck

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