Dickinson-Francisco family papers
Abstract
This collection includes the correspondence, in original and typescript copy, of Hannah Francisco and others of her family. The letters primarily concern family matters, with some discussion by Rowland Reece about the state of Howard Orphan asylum with which he was involved. Other correspondents include Joseph and Esther Dickinson, and Miriam Maxwell. Also included are genealogical notes on the Dickinson family.
Dates
- Creation: 1844-1931
Creator
- Francisco, Hannah, 1845-1931 (Person)
- Reece, Rowland T., 1822-1878 (Contributor, Person)
- Dickinson, Esther G., 1816-1891 (Contributor, Person)
- Maxwell, Miriam A. (Miriam Allinson), 1821- (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Hannah Francisco was born in 1845 in Milton, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph and Esther Dickinson. She married Charles Francisco in 1870 and died in 1931.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Eleanor M. Davis. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1965.
Subject
- Dickinson, Joseph, 1820-1895 (Person)
- Dickinson family (Family)
- Earlham College (Organization)
- Howard Orphan Asylum (Organization)
Topical
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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