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Randall family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Randall

Abstract

A small collection of family papers relating to the Randall Family of Channahon, Illinois. The papers include a book of memoirs of the family of Nehemiah Randall and Sally St. Clair, who came to Illinois in 1849; a genealogical record written by Leaffa Randall entitled "Genealogy of the Randalls of Channahon, Illinois from 1609-1950"; handwritten letters, some of which have been transcribed; several photographs; Century of Progress season passes from 1933; a mortgage deed; and a scrapbook (approximately 1890s) that belonged to Leaffa Randall.

Dates

  • Creation: 1846-1950

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed but open for research. No appointment is necessary.

Extent

0.6 Linear Feet (1 box and 1 oversize box)

Location

1 53 5

Subject

Source

Title
Randall family papers, 1846-1950
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512