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Fellows family papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.F32

Scope and Contents note

The collection includes letters to Juliett Woodworth (Mrs. Henry Fellows, in 1865) of Penfield, from various members of the Woodworth and Mead families, particularly from Mayfield, Fulton Co., N.Y. and from Michigan. Letters written during the Civil War from William N. Woodworth of the 140th New York Volunteers and Silas W. Allen of the 4th Michigan Battery. Letters from James Moore of the 108th New York Volunteers to John Fellows, Penfield, concerning the Civil War and various personal financial matters. Letters to Henry Fellows (Jr.) concerning financial matters.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1777-1938

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1.0 cubic feet ((2 containers) 188 letters in 11 folders; 21 documents; 16 photographs; memorabilia; 6 bound manuscripts)

Restrictions on Access

The Fellows Family Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Restrictions on Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Presented to the University Library by Mrs. Carlton Fellows Bown, April 28, 1955.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Fellows Family Papers, A.F32, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Fellows family papers A.F32
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
undated
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English.

Library Details

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