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Correspondence, 1889-1890

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier:  3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Elwood and Luella Garner Papers reflect Quaker life in Indiana at the end of the nineteenth centurry. The letters and diaries include comments on religion, education, politics, and other facets of rural life. The Garner Papers consist of four diaries kept by Elwood Garner from 1887 to 1891 and letters between Elwood and Luella before and after their marriage. Many were written while Elwood Garner was a student at the Indiana State Normal School in Terre  Haute, Indiana. Also included in the  collection is a transcription of the 1891 diary with genealogical information and identications of many of the persons mentioned.

Dates

  • 1889-1890

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open without restriction.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Friends Collection and Earlham College Archives Repository

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