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Thomas Butler Carter Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-127
Abstract

Letters dating 1831 to 1898 from Thomas Butler Carter to his cousin Aaron Carter in New Jersey, which give descriptions of Carter’s personal and business life in Chicago, plus a few other letters. Also includes a typescript of Carter’s autobiographical sketch of his life in Chicago (1889), six studio photographic portraits, and several miscellaneous documents.

Dates: 1831-1898

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  • Subject: Correspondence -- 1801-1850 X
  • Subject: Businessmen -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 19th century X