Gordon family papers, 1810-1968.

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Gordon family papers, 1810-1968.

https://finding-aids.lib.unc.edu/02235/

Many items relate to W.W. Gordon's family life, Confederate Army service, cotton trade activities, and military and diplomatic service during the Spanish American War. Correspondence and account books relate to W.W. Gordon & Company and its predecessor firms. Family materials include much correspondence between Nelly and her mother in Chicago. During the Civil War, these letters show the fear of family members separated by the struggle. Also included are several letters documenting the great Chicago fire of 1871 and its aftermath and letters relating to Nelly's difficult relationship with Daisy, who struggled with deafness as a child. G. Arthur Gordon papers reflect his cotton merchant activities; interests in politics, including correspondence with brother-in-law, Richard Wayne Parker, lawyer and long-time New Jersey congressman; Gordon's civic and the Georgia State Troops involvement. And his position as chief family confidant. While there are some Juliette Gordon Low papers relating to the Girl Scouts, among them correspondence with Robert Baden-Powell, most items relating to Daisy document her life in England, her unhappy marriage to William Mackay Low (Willie), and the economic consequences of his death as the couple contemplated divorce. Mabel Gordon Leigh papers relate chiefly to family affairs and to her World War I relief activities. Margaret Gordon Seiler (Peggy), daughter of George Arthur Gordon, and her husband, the Reverend Robert S. Seiler, are represented by letters relating to their posting to Manila, Philippines, with Church World Service, 1963-1968.

5,800 items (98.5 linear ft.)

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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SNAC Resource ID: 7323291

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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Gordon (Family : Savannah, Ga.)

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Low, Juliette Gordon, 1860-1927

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Seiler, Robert S.

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Parker, Richard Wayne, 1848-1923

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U.S. representative from New Jersey. From the description of Statement of Richard Wayne Parker, 1918. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454850 ...

Gordon, W. W. (William Washington), 1834-1912

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Gordon, Eleanor Lytle Kinzie, 1835-1917.

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Eleanor Kinzie Gordon, daughter of John H. Kinzie, was born in 1835 and raised in Chicago. Gordon later moved to Savannah, Ga. and became involved in a variety of philanthropic causes. She also authored several books including Lieutenant Helm's Account of the Fort Dearborn Massacre. Gordon died in Savannah in 1917. From the description of Letters, 1912 Mar. 6-May 30. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 37841256 ...

Seiler, Margaret Gordon.

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