Family history collection, 1861-2001[1970-1992].

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Family history collection, 1861-2001[1970-1992].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52923311

Correspondence, reminiscences, birth and death records, Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI and WWII documents and letters, postcards, pamphlets, farm records, diaries, school records, stamp collecting information and articles. Correspondence of Henry and Nancy with their parents and many other family members. Much correspondence related to genealogy. Civil war diary of Alonzo Payne. Mina Payne's diary. Several journals kept by Henry. Harmon Payne's farm accounts. Letters from Chlorus Payne re: the army and the farm. WWII letters from Robert Tarpley. Henry's master's thesis on Richard J. Oglesby and other papers reflecting his interest in history and the Civil War. Poems and copies of the newsletter edited by Nancy. Records and papers related to their jobs, vacations, church activities and family life. Reminiscences by and about several members from both families.

11 linear feet (11 boxes)

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7661796

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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