Papers, 1891-1961 [1891-1939].

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Papers, 1891-1961 [1891-1939].

Correspondence, letterpress books, financial papers, and ledgers. A few related to the Keeley Institutes but most concern the animal breeding and sales, their numerous properties, investments, and some related to their affiliation with the Republican party. A small amount of correspondence with Dr. Keeley. Numerous letters from Julian Barnes.

8.25 linear feet 7 boxes + 12 bound v.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7560189

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Oughton, James H., 1913-1996.

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Oughton, John R., 1857-1925.

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Pharmacist and cofounder and president, from 1900 to 1925, of the Leslie E. Keeley Company in Dwight, Il. a corporation for the treatment of alcoholics. Oughton took over the running of the Keeley Institute in 1900 when Dr. Keeley died. He was also Mayor of Dwight from 1895 through 1905. He owned a large estate, where he bred dogs and horses and included a deer park. From the description of Papers, 1891-1961 [1891-1939]. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 459...

Oughton, John R., 1884-1923.

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Oughton, James H., 1882-1935.

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Keeley Institute.

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Keeley, Leslie E., 1842-1900

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