Allen family papers, 1862-1964.

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Allen family papers, 1862-1964.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/639021317

Mainly courtship letters between Gideon W. Allen and Annie Cox prior to their marriage in 1865, containing detailed descriptions of life and their political beliefs during the Civil War.

2 linear feet (2 boxes, 1 oversize folder)

Newberry Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7904281

Newberry Library

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Newberry Library

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The Newberry was founded on July 1, 1887 and opened for business on September 6 of that year. The Newberry’s establishment came about because of a contingent provision in the will of Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry (1804-68), which left what later amounted to approximately $2.2 million for the foundation of a “free, public” library on the north side of the Chicago River, if his two children died without issue. After the deaths of Mr. Newberry’s daughters and then, in 1885, of his widow, t...

Midwest manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)

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Allen, Ruth Florence

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Nebel, Mabel.

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Allen, Annie Cox, 1840-1895

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Allen, Gideon W., 1835-1912.

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Wisconsin family. Gideon Winant Allen was born in 1835 in New London, Ohio. His family were poor farmers, and he left home as soon as he was able to pursue an education, working farming and construction jobs during the summers to pay his way. He attended school first in Madison, Wisconsin (where he met Annie Cox), and transferred to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1862. He had strong political views, and was considered a Copperhead Democrat, who favored peace ...