Irwin family papers, 1815-1987 bulk 1832-1946.

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Irwin family. Irwin family papers, 1815-1987 bulk 1832-1946.

Irwin family papers, 1815-1987 bulk 1832-1946.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/34420331

The collection documents the activities of several generations of Irwin family members beginning with James and Sybil Irwin whose papers (1832-1869) include letters received from family and friends in New York state; the letters and diary of one of their sons, John E. Irwin, documents his service with Company C, 20th Michigan Infantry, during the Civil War; the letters of another son James Leman Irwin (killed during the siege of Petersburg), concerns his service with Company F, 20th Michigan Infantry; a transcription of the diary of another family member, William B. Irwin of Delhi Township, Ingham County, describes his service with Company H, 26th Michigan Infantry. The pre- and post-Civil War career of John E. Irwin is also documented, including his involvement in veterans affairs; the letters and diaries (1891-1920) of sister, Harriet S. (Hattie) Irwin, describe in part her years as a teacher in Nevada; letters written by the sons of John E. and Amy Rice Irwin, Fred C. and Max H. Irwin, describe their activities prospecting for iron in northern Minnesota in the period of 1890-1891; other letters (1903) describe life and work activities of Max Irwin abroad a Great Lakes ship. Other subjects documented include life at the family home in Grass Lake, Michigan, activities of the North Sharon Methodist Episcopal Church, and to general family matters. Other family materials include poetry, school materials, postcards, clippings, land deeds, financial miscellaneous, and photographs.

6.3 linear feet.

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