Fisher Family History, 1852-2012
Scope and Contents
Binder of copies and originals of photographs, drawings, genealogical notes and family trees, family history/personal narratives, property records, marriage certificates, scans of family bible records, pamphlets, flyers, and newsletters, lecture transcriptions, correspondence, newspaper clippings, etc. related to the descendants of Rueben and Joan Fisher of London (primarily through Abraham and Jane Moor Fisher). Of particular interest are original sketches and photographs, 1919 pamphlet on women’s suffrage in Ireland, scans of Thos. Wright Fisher’s naturalization papers upon moving to the USA, a few originals of letters as early as 1895
Dates
- Creation: 1852-2012
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. Due to its extremely fragile condition, access to Esther Whitson Cope's journal is by photocopy, except by permission of Curator.
Physical Facet
1 volume
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