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Julia W. Doane Memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Doane
Abstract
An autograph album from 1876 and a scrapbook from 1911 compiled by Julia Doane, a Chicagoan with connections to the theatrical and musical communities. Both items feature actors and other theatrical figures of the late 19th century.
Dates:
1876-1911
Marguerite Henshaw autograph album
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-179
Abstract
Autographs collected by Marguerite Henshaw ca. 1892-1904 (with additional autographs collected by Helen Gaspar Gunther, ca. 1930-1931). Autographs are mainly theatrical, military, and political persons. Notable autographs include Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, and John Philip Sousa. Also includes some loose autographs, letters, and picture postcards including some from the Book Post Card, Midget Post Card, and Bijou Post Card series.
Dates:
1892-1931; Majority of material found within 1892-1904
Marsh-Roberts-Mack Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-MarshRM
Abstract
Papers of the Marsh, Roberts, and Mack families, many members of whom were wealthy Chicago residents. Materials include correspondence, travel and personal diaries, business, property, and estate documents, genealogical materials, photographs, and other personal ephemera. Also contains materials from related families including letters and estate litigation of early Chicago pioneer Daniel Elston, who was related to the Marsh family via the marriage of Sarah Clark to George B. Marsh, as well...
Dates:
1706-1984; Majority of material found within 1850 - 1950