Bartholomew Family Papers
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Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of correspondence of the Bryan and Harriet Ward Bartholomew family describing life in Iowa, c. 1850-1910, especially related to settling in Iowa and starting in business in Des Moines and Chariton. It includes correspondence of the Ward family, Mel L. Webster, Salina Saltsgiver, F.H. Wyrick. and others. 213 pieces. This collection shares a box with MsC 106, the Martin Mericle Letters (1 folder).
Dates
- Creation: 1850-1907
Creator
- Bartholomew Family (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply; please consult Special Collections staff for further information.
Extent
0.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Correspondence of the Bryan and Harriet Ward Bartholomew family describing life in Iowa, c. 1850-1910, especially related to settling in Iowa and starting in business in Des Moines and Chariton .
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased in 1965.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
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