Papers. 1796-1905.

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Papers. 1796-1905.

Correspondence, essays, and other papers (1830-80), of John J. Janney (1812-1907) and his wife, Rebecca (Smith) Janney, relating to the Whig, Republican, and Union parties, temperance, women's suffrage, prison reform, and banking; and correspondence and other papers of their daughter, Francis (Janney) Derby, pertaining to her medical studies and practice, l867-90. Contact repository for more information.

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