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Elbert Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0042

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Scope and Contents

Records of Dr. John Downs Elbert and LeRoy Elbert; also letters of Hon. Henry G. Little, Grinnell, Iowa, on Early Settlement of Henry County, Illinois.

Dates

  • Creation: 1828-1895
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1850-1869

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

1.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Legal papers, diplomas, certificates of appointments, scrapbook, 2 issues of Keosauqua, Iowa, newspapers (1852-58), and other papers.

Method of Acquisition

This collection was donated to the University of Iowa Libraries by Bonnie L. Elbert in 1959.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)