Atwater Family PapersD.499
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Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Rush Rhees Library Second Floor, Room 225 Rochester, NY 14627-0055 [email protected] URL: http://www.library.rochester.edu/rbscp Atwater Family PapersD.499
Table of Contents
Summary Information ...... 3 Biographical / Historical ...... 3 Scope and Contents ...... 5 Administrative Information ...... 6 Collection Inventory ...... 6 Series 1: First Five Generations ...... 6 Series 2: Letters sent to Frances Marsh Washburn ...... 24
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Summary Information
Repository: Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Title: Atwater Family Papers ID: D.499 Date [bulk]: 1701-1960s Physical Description: 12 Linear Feet Language of the English Material:
Preferred Citation
[Item title, date], Atwater Family Papers, 1701-1960s, D.499, Dept. of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester.
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Biographical / Historical
Five generations of Atwater family members are included in the collection. The first generation also includes: Lyman Barker Langworthy, who was born on October 21, 1787 and was the grandfather of William Andrews Langworthy.
The second generation includes William Langworthy (November 4, 1816-April 25, 1875), who was born in Ballston Spa, New York, and worked as a hardware merchant in Seneca Falls, New York. Langworthy and was Fanny Langworthy’s father. Ann Elizabeth Langworthy was born on May 24, 1831 in Saratoga Springs and was Fanny Langworthy’s aunt.
Stephen Atwater (November 26, 1815-April 12, 1855), was the son of Mead Atwater. Atwater worked as a Civil Engineer, and contributed to the completion of the second Erie Canal aqueduct over Genesee River in Rochester. He later became City Surveyor for Providence, Rhode Island. Stephen Atwater died of tuberculosis on April 12, 1855, and is buried in Swan Point Cemetery, in Providence, Rhode Island. His wife, Mary Weaver Atwater (March 5, 1816-May 19, 1984) was born in Hamilton, New York, and died in Batavia, New York. Sara Atwater Kelsey (October 31, 1826-) was Stephen's sister.
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A second family, the Marsh family included: Jamie Peabody Marsh, who was born on May 24, 1841, in Lockport, New York. He moved to Chicago in 1862, where he designed and manufactured steam valves as the James P. Marsh & Co. Marsh died on June 27, 1923.
Edward Weaver Atwater (January 5, 1842-September 2, 1910), was Stephen Atwater's son, and named after Edward Mott Moore, a Rochester physician, fellow Quaker, and family friend. Atwater served in the Civil War. After the war he operated a fruit farm near Palmyra, New York from 1874-1878. He then worked for H. A. Deland & Co., in Fairport, New York from 1878-1886. Atwater then worked at the Johnston Harvester Co., in Batavia, New York from 1886-1910, and served as the company’s president from 1907-1910. During the period from 1886-1907, Atwater also served as the business manager for the Richmond estate. Atwater is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, in Batavia, New York. Edward Weaver Atwater's wife was Fanny Ann Langworthy. Fanny was born on July 29, 1851 in Seneca Falls, New York. She and later died in childbirth on April 14, 1885, in Fairport, New York. She is buried in Seneca Falls, New York.
Richard Mead Atwater was born on August 10, 1844 in Providence, Phode Island. He was Edward Weaver Atwater's younger brother. He worked as a foreign representative for the Johnston Harvester Co., in both Berlin and Paris. Atwater died in October 1920, in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
Alice M. Atwater, also referred to as "Anno Dear" was born on November 22, 1851 in Providence, Rhode Island. She was the maiden sister of Edward Weaver Atwater, and raised his children after his wife died. Alice M. Atwater died on July 18, 1936.
(Annie) Caroline Atwater Mason was born on July 10, 1853, and was Edward Atwater Mead's younger sister. She married John Mason, who was a Baptist minister, and later a professor at the Baptist Seminary in Rochester. She authored several novels. Caroline Atwater Mason died on May 2, 1939.
The fourth generation includes: William Langworthy Atwater, who was born in 1873 and was the elder son of Edward Weaver Atwater. He died on January 27, 1945 in Maryland.
Edward Congdon Atwater was born on October 9, 1876, in Palmyra, New York and was the second son of Edward Weaver Atwater. He attended the University of Rochester and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1898. Atwater was a member of Alpha Delta Phi, and Phi Beta Kappa. He later worked as a lawyer, and served as secretary and treasurer of Massey-Harris Harvester Co., the successor of the Johnston Harvester Company. Atwater died on August 28, 1925, and is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, in Batavia, New York.
Frances Atwater Clapp was born on August 3, 1883 in Fairport, New York. She was the younger daughter of Edward Weaver Atwater, and married William D. Clapp. She died on January 31, 1958 in Rochester, New York.
The fifth generation includes Edward Perrin Atwater, who was born on July 5, 1902. Atwater served as President of First National Bank in Batavia, New York from 1934-1962. He died on June 6, 1967 in Batavia.
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Rowena Marsh Abbott was born on December 24, 1869, in Chicago, and was the younger daughter of James Peabody Marsh. Her passport dates her birth as 1873. Her sister was Frances Washburn. Rowena later married John J. Abbott.
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Scope and Contents
The Atwater Family Papers includes two series: First Five Generations, 1787-1960, and Letters sent to Frances Marsh Washburn, 1914-1959. The first series consists of letters, diaries, memoranda, reminiscences and notes that span from the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries and document the lives of five generations of family members, who were connected to Rochester, New York. Specifically, the collection includes reminiscences from Lyman Barker Langworthy, which date from 1701-1869. There are fourteen typed transcriptions of letters sent to and from Stephen Atwater, that describe family matters and a property title despute. These letters date from 1844-1855. There is an 1892 memorandum from Mary Weaver Atwaterood regarding her furniture. There are also five deeds from William Langworthy for property bought in Seneca Falls and in Rochester, which are dated from 1851-1860. Ann Elizabeth Langworthy's will, dated September 2, 1875, is also in the collection. There are letters, documents, reminiscences, and a diary from Edward Weaver Atwater from his time serving in the Union Army during the Civil War, 1861-1863. There is one letter that Fanny Ann Langworthy sent to her older son, William Langworthy Atwater on January 25, 1885. Included in the collection are also six letters sent to Richard Mead Atwater from his attorney, Safford E. North, November 19-December 10, 1910 regarding purchase of his stock in Johnston Harvester Company by Massey Harris County Limited. There are twelve photocopies of letters, which were mostly written to Richard's wife, Abby, from October 19, 1907-August 13, 1912. There are letters, diaries, reminiscences from Alice M. Atwater dating from 1894-1916. Included are also letters from William Langworthy Atwater written to his father while he worked as a clerk in the Manila Ordnance Depot, October 4, 1901-January 22, 1904. There are essays written during Edward Congdon Atwater's years as a student at the University of Rochester. Also included in the collection are letters and reminiscences from Frances Atwater Clapp that range in date from 1902-1954. There are also notes taken from family bibles and diaries, as well as letters and an affidavit from James Peabody Marsh, 1908-1930. There are a number of letters sent to and from Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater, as well as selections of her writings. There are letters sent to and from Edward Perrin Atwater as well as letters from Julian P. Atwater.
The second series includes letters sent to Frances Marsh Washburn. The majority of the letters were sent from Rowena Marsh Abbott, her sister, Frances Washburn, dating from 1921-1952. These letters have been transcribed and can be found in Volumes 22 and 23. There are also originals of a select number of these letters.
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Administrative Information
Publication Statement Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
Rush Rhees Library Second Floor, Room 225 Rochester, NY 14627-0055 [email protected] URL: http://www.library.rochester.edu/rbscp
Conditions Governing Access The Atwater Family Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
Conditions Governing 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 The Atwater Family Papers were the gift of Dr. Edward C. Atwater, and his brothers, James P. Atwater, and Julian W. Atwater, 2016.
Accruals Accruals are expected for this collection.
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Collection Inventory
Series 1: First Five Generations, (1787-1960) Title/Description Instances
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First and Second Generations, (1787-1894) Box 1
Mead Atwater Box 1 Folder 1 Scope and Contents
This folder contains a typescript copy of a letter to Israel Palmer, of McGrawsville, New York, written on November 27, 1850 regarding a runaway slave. Also included is a letter offering the original of the 1850 letter for sale, for $1.00.
Stephen Atwater, 1853-1855 Box 1 Folder 2 Scope and Contents
This folder contains letters written to various family members.
Stephen Atwater, typed transcriptions of letters, 1844-1855 Box 1 Folder 3
Mary Weaver Atwater, 1892 Box 1 Folder 4 Scope and Contents
This folder contains a memorandum regarding Mary's furniture, dictated to her son, and a newspaper obituary. There are also notes describing Mary Weaver's death, likely written by "Anno Dear."
Sarah Atwater Kelsey, (1790-1878) Box 1 Folder 5 Scope and Contents
This folder contains reminiscences of her parents, Mead Atwater and Huldah Hoag Atwater, both of whom were Quakers.
William Langworthy, 1851-1860 Box 1 Folder 6 Scope and Contents
This folder contains five deeds for properties bought in Seneca Falls and Rochester, New York.
Ann Elizabeth Langworthy, September 2, 1875 Box 1 Folder 7 Scope and Contents
This folder contains Langworthy's will, for which her brother, William A. Langworthy was the executor.
Edward Weaver Atwater: Correspondence, 1863-1910 Box 1 Folder 8
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Scope and Contents
This folder contains business correspondence.
Letters from Walter H. Coleman to Edward Weaver Atwater, Box 1 Folder 9 1861-1862
Edward Weaver Atwater: Copy of Civil War pension Box 1 Folder 10 application, May 1911
Letters from Abram B. Lawrence to Edward Weaver Atwater, Box 1 Folder 11 1889-1910 Biographical / Historical
Lieutenant [later Colonel] Abram B. Lawrence was the officer under whom Atwater worked as an army clear at the 2nd Brigade Headquaters, Abercrombie's Division, in Virginia during the fall of 1862.
Scope and Contents
The folder contains letters, two photographs, special orders, and an affidavit.
Edward Weaver Atwater: Deed for Elmwood Cemetery , Box 1 Folder 12 October 5, 1908
"Story of my army life in 1862 and 1863 written for my Box 1 Folder 13 children", December 18, 1885
Edward Weaver Atwater: Civil War conscription documents, Box 1 Folder 14 1863, 1864, 1890
Edward Weaver Atwater Correspondence, (ca. 1862-1909) Box 1 Folder 15 Scope and Contents
This folder contains letters written to various family members while serving in the Civil War, as well as letters sent later in life.
Edward Weaver Atwater: "Thoughts on the anniversary of my Box 1 Folder 16 entering business", May 9, 1860
Edward Weaver Atwater: "Trip to New Bedford", February 22, Box 1 Folder 17 1861
Letter from Edward Weaver Atwater to Joseph Atwater, April Box 1 Folder 18 23, 1861 Scope and Contents
This letter is written to Atwater's uncle explaining why as a Quaker he should still enlist in the army.
Edward Weaver Atwater: Eleventh Rhode Island Regiment, Box 1 Folder 19 photographs, souvenir book, clippings
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Edward Weaver Atwater: clippings, photographs, Box 1 Folder 20 correspondence
Photograph of Joseph Atwater, son of Mead Atwater Box 1 Folder 21
Richard Mead Atwater: correspondence from Safford E. North; Box 1 Folder 22 secondary research notes; Letter from Edward Weaver Atwater, brother Scope and Contents
This folder includes a letter to Atwater's brother, Edward Weaver, on May 29, 1909 regarding Ben Kelly and Edward's volume of war letters. There are also letters exchanged with Safford E. North, regarding purchase of his stock in Johnston Harvester Co. by Massey Harris Co. Ltd. Johnston Harvester Co. had previously been Batavia's largest industry, until it was sold. There are also photocopies of twelve letters from Ogden Wood to Richard, or his wife Abby, written from Paris between 1907 and 1912. Richard was Wood's legatee, and inherited many of his paintings. There are several letters from Mrs. A. B. Chace, Richard's sister-in-law and one from his daughter Sophy, who were caring for Wood in the last period of his life.
"Plaint of the Female Slave," poem [L.D.?] Curtis to Mary F. Box 1 Folder 23 Clapp, May 31, 1836
Fanny Ann Langworthy, letter to William Langworthy, January Box 1 Folder 24 25, 1885
Third and Fourth Generations, (1862-1960) Box 2
Alice M. Atwater: "Reminiscences," copies written, Box 2 Folder 1 1913-1916
Alice M. Atwater: correspondence, 1908, 1910 Box 2 Folder 2 Scope and Contents
This folder contains a letter written to her brother, Edward Weaver Atwater, and a letter sent to Edward Cogdon Atwater regarding income from Edward Weaver Atwater's estate.
Letters from William Langworthy Atwater to Edward Weaver Box 2 Folder 3 Atwater, 1901-1903 Scope and Contents
This folder contains 23 letters written from Atwater, to his father, Edward Weaver Atwater when he was working as a clerk in the Manila Ordnance Depot. There are several photographs and notes included.
William Langworthy Atwater to Edward Weaver Atwater, (ca. Box 2 Folder 4 1902) - Page 9- Atwater Family PapersD.499
Scope and Contents
This folder includes penciled notes written by Helen Atwater Heurtley regarding William and his family. There is also a letter from Jennie Mulvaney. Jennie may have been the mother of Mary Mulvaney, William's first wife, who died in 1918.
Edward Congdon Atwater: essays, 1895-1998 Box 2 Folder 5 Scope and Contents
This folder contains essays written while a student at the University of Rochester. The essays include: Tolstoi. An oration; Notes: Cleon the poet to Proteus the tyrant; some impressions upon reading Tennyson's "Princess"; Journal kept for an English class; The Poetical theories of Wordsworth, an essay; The Pre-Raphaelite School in English Poetry; Pre-Raphaeilitism in art and literature, an oration.
Edward Congdon Atwater: diary excerpt; copies of obituaries; Box 2 Folder 6 note related to Elmwood Cemetery plot
Edward Congdon Atwater: family coorespondence, 1913-1925 Box 2 Folder 7 Scope and Contents
This folder includes two letters from Edward to "Anno Dear" concerning income from Edward Weaver Atwater's estate. There is a letter from his cousin, Grace D. Atwater, written from the Dominican Republic, reporting on the activities of Edward's son who was working for Grace and Richard Atwater.
Alice Elizabeth Atwater Hickox Leadley Box 2 Folder 8 Scope and Contents
This folder contains a photocopy of a drawing by Norman Rockwell, of Alice and Edward Leadley, with an explanatory newspaper clipping.
Frances Atwater Clapp: family correspondence, March- Box 2 Folder 9 August 1902 Scope and Contents
This folder includes twenty-seven letters written to "Anno Dear" describing a trip to London and Paris with her father, Edward Weaver Atwater.
Frances Atwater Clapp: unsigned note; "Ghosts in Box 2 Folder 10 Providence," recollection
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Scope and Contents
This folder includes a reminiscence written in 1954, at the request of her grandnephew, Edward Congdon Atwater. Ghosts in Providence is series of recollections of her grandparents and her parent's generation.
William D. Clapp, October 7, 1960 Box 2 Folder 11 Scope and Contents
This folder includes a photocopy of Clapp's obituary.
William Andrew Perrin, 1901-1912, 1949 Box 2 Folder 12 Scope and Contents
This folder includes a telegram sent to Edward Congdon Atwater, on his wedding day, June 26, 1901, as well as genealogical notes.
Julian J. Washburn: Letter to wife, Mattie; copy of newspaper Box 2 Folder 13 obituary
Julian J. Washburn: rental agreement, November 5, 1877 Box 2 Folder 14
Julian J. Washburn: Letters to cousin, Lucian Edson, Box 2 Folder 15 (1862-1874)
Julian J. Washburn: Letter to cousin, P. Elias Grow to cousin, Box 2 Folder 16 Lucian Edson
Edward A. Washburn: correspondence, 1874-1886 Box 2 Folder 17 Scope and Contents
This folder includes letters exchanged between Edward and friends, Albert Perkins and [Georgie?]; letters to his parents and sister, as well as a letter describing a trip from Boston to New York.
Edward A. Washburn: marriage certificate; inventory of Box 2 Folder 18 securities; off print biography; obituary, (1896-1934)
James Peabody Marsh: Business correspondence, related to Box 2 Folder 19 James P. Marsh Co. , 1925-1926
James Peabody Marsh: copies of obituaries, 1923 Box 2 Folder 20
James Peabody Marsh: correspondence with family members, Box 2 Folder 21 1911-1918 Scope and Contents
This folder contains letters to Marsh's grandaughter, Rowena and his daughter Frances.
James Peabody Marsh: letters to his daughter Frances; Box 2 Folder 22 correspondence with family members, December 31, 1908 - Page 11- Atwater Family PapersD.499
James Peabody Marsh: correspondence regarding the death of Box 2 Folder 23 his wife, Frannie Davis, April 22, 1907
Fannie Davis Marsh: family correspondence, 1871, 1907 Box 2 Folder 24
Othniel Charles Marsh: List of scientific publications, Box 2 Folder 25 1861-1897
Othniel Charles Marsh: executors' sale, American Art Catalog, Box 2 Folder 26 February 26-27, 1900
Rowena Wells Davis: Letter from Grandma Davis to Frances Box 2 Folder 27 Marsh, October 25, 1872
Frances Marsh Washburn Correspondence, 1907-1930 Box 18 Immediate Source of Acquisition: Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in Box 18 were donated in April 2016.
Fannie Caroline Davis Marsh: mourning and calling cards Box 18 Folder 1
Othniel Charles Marsh: obituary and biographical sketch Box 18 Folder 2
Edward A. Washburn: correspondence, 1919-1925 Box 18 Folder 3
Edward A. Washburn: correspondence, 1926 Box 18 Folder 4
Edward A. Washburn: correspondence, 1928-1932 Box 18 Folder 5
Edward A. Washburn: correspondence, 1933 Box 18 Folder 6
Frances Marsh Washburn: Box 18 correspondence, 1907-1954
August 1907- Box 18 Folder 7
Edward Congdon Atwater: Account Book, 1897 Volume 1
Edward Congdon Atwater: Account Book, 1898-1899 Volume 2
Edward Congdon Atwater: Account Book, 1900 Volume 3
Edward Congdon Atwater: Account Book, 1901 Volume 4
Edward Congdon Atwater: Account Book, 1902 Volume 5
Edward Congdon Atwater: Account Book, 1903 Volume 6
Edward Congdon Atwater: Account Book, 1904 Volume 7
Edward Congdon Atwater: Account Book, 1905 Volume 8
Edward Congdon Atwater: Account Book, 1906-July 31, 1908 Volume 9
Edward Congdon Atwater: Account Book, August 1, 1908-1911 Volume 10
Edward Congdon Atwater: Account Book, 1912-June 15, 1915 Volume 11
Edward Congdon Atwater: Diary, 1899 - Page 12- Atwater Family PapersD.499
Scope and Contents Volume 12
This volume includes daily activities, with accounts in the back.
Edward Congdon Atwater: Diary, 1900 Volume 13 Scope and Contents
This volume includes daily activities.
Edward Congdon Atwater: Diary, January-June 11, 1901 Volume 14 Scope and Contents
This volumes includes daily activities, and accounts in the back.
Edward A. Washburn: Law Ledger, August 3, 1926-July 7, 1934 Volume 15
Fannie Caroline Davis Marsh: Dairy, 1865 Volume 16 Scope and Contents
The diary includes many recipes, with loose ones, as well.
Edward Weaver Atwater: account book, 1868-1906 Volume 17 Scope and Contents
This account book includes income and expenses for each year.
Alice M. Atwater "Anno Dear": diary, 1911 Volume 18 Biographical / Historical
Atwater started this diary on January 9, 1911, soon after her brother's death. She moved in October from 401 East Main Street, Batavia, to Rochester, where her niece, Frances Clapp lived.
Alice M. Atwater "Anno Dear": sketch book, (ca. 1900-1904) Volume 19 Scope and Contents
The sketches are pencil, pen and ink, as well as water color. Most of the sketches are of European subjects.
Frances Atwater Clapp: reminiscences, 1954 Volume 20
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Biographical / Historical
Clapp wrote these reminiscences at the request of her grandnephew, Edward Congdon Atwater.
Edward Weaver Atwater: Army letters written to E. W. Atwater Volume 21 then living in Providence, R.I. , 1861-1863 Biographical / Historical
Harry C. Cushing, Charles D. Owen, Benjamin E. Kelly, and Walter H. Colemen were all friends in Providence who served with Atwater. Each of them had enlisted the year before he did.
Scope and Contents
This volume was put together in 1909, and includes twenty-four letters from Harry C. Cushing, nine letters from Charles D. Owen, six letters from Benjamin E. Kelly, eight letters from Walter H. Coleman.
Rowena Marsh Abbott: Letters written by Abbott to her sister, Volume 22 Frances Marsh Washburn, 1921-1932
Rowena Marsh Abbott: Letters written by Abbott to her sister, Volume 23 Frances Marsh Washburn, 1932-1952
Fourth and Fifth Generations, (1912-1954) Box 3
Edward Perrin Atwater: Letters to parents, sent from Dan Box 3 Folder 1 Beard Camp, June 27, 1916-August 26, 1916 Scope and Contents
This folder includes letters that Atwater sent to his parents describing his experiences while at camp. There is also a letter from Dan Beard to Atwater's parents describing his poor performance at camp.
Edward Perrin Atwater: Letters to parents, sent from Santo Box 3 Folder 2 Domingo (Folder 1 of 2), November 8, 1923-May 2, 1924 Biographical / Historical
In these letters, Atwater describes working for and living with his older cousin, Leigh Richmond Brwer Atwater, and his wife, Grace. The couple were establishing a farm during this period.
Edward Perrin Atwater: Letters to parents, sent from Santo Box 3 Folder 3 Domingo (Folder 2 of 2), November 8, 1923-May 2, 1924
Edward Perrin Atwater: Letters to Rowena Washburn Box 3 Folder 4 Atwater, March 25, 1925-March 16, 1926
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Scope and Contents
These letters were sent during the period before their marriage, and continue until after up to the birth of their first child.
Edward Perrin Atwater: Letter to Edward Congdon Atwater, Box 3 Folder 5 March 1912; telegram; resolution; obituary; floor plan of Kosciusko, Mississippi home Scope and Contents
The telegram included in this folder was sent from Atwater to his wife, Rowena, on August 6, 1926. The invoice is for a Chrysler "70" Roadster, purchased for $1695.00 from the Jordan Auto Company, on April 9, 1927. The resolution is from the Board of Directors, Liberty National Bank, June 13, 1967.
John J. Abbott: Correspondence, 1913-1939 Box 3 Folder 6 Scope and Contents
This folder contains a letter written on January 16, 1913, Woodrow Wilson. There is also a thank-you letter from the Present of the Continental Illinois Bank. Letters sent from Abbott to Edward Williams of the State Department concerning the safety of the steamer Kroonland from German submarines. Rowena Marsh Abbott was on that ship. There are also letters sent to Rowena from Rome, and Peking, China. Also included are letters sent to Rowena Washburn Abbott, regarding her husband's business potential, and general investment advice. There are two letters sent to Abbott's sister-in- law, Frances Marsh Washburn.
John J. Abbott: brochure from American Trust and Savings Box 3 Folder 7 Bank; resolution of the Board of Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company; obituary
Rowena Marsh Abbott: Letters to Frances Washburn, Box 3 Folder 8 1921-1946 Biographical / Historical
Frances Washburn was Rowena Marsh Abbott's sister.
Rowena Marsh Abbott: Messages and notes received through Box 3 Folder 9 a medium Scope and Contents
The items in the folder include messages received by R.T. Crane through Lottie Herbine from the President of the Chicago University, Dr. William Harper a short time after his death. There is also a message received through Lottie Herbine. Finally, there are notes taken
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while talking with Dr. Coulter and others through Lottie Herbine.
Rowena Marsh Abbott: Family correspondence, (ca. Box 3 Folder 10 1908-1941)
Rowena Marsh Abbott: Poems and reports Box 3 Folder 11 Scope and Contents
The report is on behalf of the Printing Committee of Colonial Dames of America.
Typescript notes from family bibles, 1823, 1826, 1831, 1846; Box 3 Folder 12 Thomas Miner 1669 diary excerpt Scope and Contents
This folder contains notes on the Chamberlin Bible, 1823; Zebulon Weaver's bible, 1831; William Andrews Langworthy, 1826; William Langworthy, 1846.
Letters sent to Edward Perrin Atwater and Rowena Atwater, Box 3 Folder 13 1941
Edward Perrin Atwater: correspondence from family member, Box 22 Folder 3 1947, undated
Julian Atwater: correspondence, 1939-1946 Box 22 Folder 4
Julian Atwater: correspondence, 1949, undated Box 22 Folder 6
Julian Atwater: correspondence, 1947-1948 Box 22 Folder 5
Julian Atwater: correspondence, undated Box 22 Folder 7
Correspondence, unknown writers and recipients Box 22 Folder 8
Marsh-Atwater-Washburn Correspondence, 1924-1959 box 4
Letters to and from Rowena Abbott Marsh, (ca. 1946) Box 4 Folder 1
Letters to and from Edward W. Atwater, (ca. 1941-1954) Box 4 Folder 2
Letters to and from Edward A. Washburn, (ca. 1923-1934) Box 4 Folder 3
Letter to Julian Atwater, March 5, 1942 Box 4 Folder 4
Letter to Frances V. Marsh Box 4 Folder 5
Letter from Edward P. Atwater to Mrs. Bingamen, April 16, Box 4 Folder 6 1935
Letters to "Fannie", possibly Fannie Caroline Davis Marsh Box 4 Folder 7
Letters to Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater, (ca. 1922-1935) Box 4 Folder 8
Edward A. Washburn: Correspondence, 1919-1925 Box 20 Folder 8 Accruals:
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The contents of this folder are part of an April 2016 accrual.
Scope and Contents
This folder includes letters to Rowena Washburn, his wife. The first is dated February 22, 1919, from the Hotel Citronelle, in Citronelle, Alabama. The next is dated February 12, 1920, from Batavia, New York to his wife at 3222 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, which was her father's home. In this 1920 letter, Edward discusses their daughter's suitor. There is a letter dated May 5, 1921, from Batavia, to his wife at 3222 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, regarding a lawsuit. The next letter is dated May 6, 1921, Batavia, regarding a lawsuit and their daughter Rowena's suitor, Fairfax Tucker. The next two letters are typed and were written on September 3 and September 7, 1921, at Claridge's Hotel in Paris.
There are a group of letters related to Rowena’s suitor, Parker Craig, including a September 28, 1922 (post- mark) letter written from Batavia, to his wife, Rowena at 3222 Michigan Avenue; October 12, 1922, written from Batavia, to his wife at 3222 Michigan Avenue that includes information about Julian P. Marsh’s investments and Parker Craig; a draft of a December 22, 1922, ["My dear Mr. C"]; letter written from Craig on December 27, 1922, January 2, 1923, and February 8, 1923. There are three letters written from Edward to his wife, dated January 28, 1925, which includes her January financial statement; a letter written on February 27, 1925, regarding financial matters and that mentions the sale of 3222 Michigan Avenue ; a letter dated March 3, 1925, regarding their daughter's upcoming wedding, which includes the line: "I am not myself crazy about church weddings & do not quite understand why R. selected such ... none of Rowena's relatives so far as I can recall were ever married in church." There is also a telegram dated August 15, 1925 was written from Philadelphia, also to his wife, and may refer to an incident with Grandfather and the baggage that were put on the LHVRR train at Batavia but Frances Marsh Washburn was left on the platform.
Edward A. Washburn: Correspondence, 1926 Box 20 Folder 9 Accruals: Accruals
The contents of this folder are part of an April 2016 accrual.
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Scope and Contents
Included in this folder are letters and telegrams, dated August 11, 13, 16, 20, 24, 27, 29, September 3, 7, 10, 14, 24, 1926, and 2 telegrams to Frances Marsh Washburn while traveling with Henry Honeck and Nikitas Dipson, from New York City, at the Commodore Hotel, onboard the RMS Berengaria, at Claridge's Hotel in Paris, the Savoy in London, onboard the Mauretania, and the Commodore. The August 29 letter mentions: "I imagine that Rowena is still south and you have little Edward with you." Also included is a letter from November 18, probably 1926, written from Batavia, to his wife, probably at the Abbott's in Chicago. In the letter Edward warns Rowena "not to think of investing in this unless Rena does under John's advice." "This" was Mr. Thompson, James Peabody Marsh's successor in the Marsh Co., seeking investment.
Edward A. Washburn: Correspondence, 1928-1932 Box 20 Folder 10 Accruals: Accruals
The contents of this folder are part of an April 2016 accrual.
Scope and Contents
Included in this folder is a letter dated February 16, 1928, from Batavia, to his brother-in-law, John Jay Abbott, regarding a possible position for his son-in- law, Edward P. Atwater. Also included is a letter dated February 18, 1928, also written from Batavia, to Abbott regarding employment. There are four letters written to Frances Marsh Washburn on August 7, 14, 19, September 6, 1928, from Paris, when he was traveling with Nikitas Dipson and Frank Pixley while onboard the SS Majestic and the Claridge Hotel in Paris. There is also an October 2, letter, likely written in 1932, from Batavia, to Rowena, who was likely staying with the Abbott's in Chicago. The letter includes details about Marsh’s books and the need to replace sewer pipes, as well as address other financial matters.
Edward A. Washburn: Correspondence, 1933 Box 20 Folder 11 Accruals: Accruals
The contents of this folder are part of an April 2016 accrual.
Scope and Contents
Included in this folder is a letter from Edward’s cousin Clarence Grow, from Highgate Springs, Vermont, dated - Page 18- Atwater Family PapersD.499
July 23, 1933. There are also five letters, dated: August 24, 30, September 5,6, 9, 1933, from the Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, to his wife, Rowena. These letters were written after Edward Atwater Washburn's first stroke. The first three letters are in the hand of Grace Townsend, his nurse. There is also a telegram dated August 26, 1933, and an October 25, 1933, letter to Rowena, from the St. Moritz Hotel, in New York City.
Frances Marsh Washburn, Scrapbook , (1985-ca. 1915) Volume 24 Scope and Contents
This scrapbook includes obituaries of Dr. Lemuel Tozier, Gardner Abbott, Judge Samuel Williamson, Mrs. S.P. Van Winkle (mother of James Peabody Marsh), George M. Davis, as well as an announcement of the marriage of Ethel Marsh Williamson. There are also life histories of Othniel Marsh and Caleb Marsh, as well as items related in support for re-election of Edward A. Washburn. Also included is a notice of John Jay Abbott being elected Vice President of American Trust & Savings Bank, and the sale of Othniel Marsh porcelains and paintings.
Frances Marsh Washburn, Diary, (1909-1911, ca. 1912-1948) Volume 25
Frances Marsh Washburn: Reminiscences, written 1952 Volume 26
Julian J. Washburn: Letterbook, December 1888-September 1, Volume 27 1896 Scope and Contents
This volume contains copies of letters written between December 1888- September 11, 1896. These letters do not include any correspondence from business acquaintances related to Wiard Plow Company, which Washburn worked for beginning in 1877. Most of the letters are handwritten, several are typed. Included are approximately 20 letters to his mother, nine to his mother-in-law, 6 to his cousin P. Elias Grow, and many to other relatives. There is a lLetter to Frances Marsh, his future daughter-in-law, welcoming her engagement to Edward Atwater Washburn, Jan. 16, 1896. There is also a letter to James P. Marsh about his daughter Fannie's arrival in Batavia, New York from May 22, 1896. There are letters written as a member of the Board of Education and its library committee, including several letters to Melville Dewey. Included in the volume are two letters to the Honorable R.A. Maxwell protesting the change of name of West Randolph to Randolph and of Randolph to Randolph Center. There is also a letter to the Honorable Redfield Proctor noting Julian Washburn's support for Presidential candidate, William McKinley.
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There is also a letter regarding the tombstone for his mother-in-law, Mary Nichols.
Julian J. Washburn: Letterbook, April 1913-October 1918 Volume 28 Scope and Contents
This volume includes copies of typescript letters written between April 1913 and October 1918. There are a number of letters to Washburn's cousins: Adelaide, Evelyn, Hattie, Helen, Lawrence, Lily, Mattie; nephews: Clarence, Paul Russlow (p. 159, 248); Dr. Russlow (p. 432, July 30, 1918). There are also three letters to his son, Ned (p. 191-93); a letter to his sister-in-law, Roxie (p. 314); to sister Ruth; to daughter-in-law, Frances Washburn; to granddaughter, Rowena (284, 296, 420). Also included are letters to M. J. Earley, Wiard Plow Company representative in Paris. The volume also contains family genealogy of the Washburn family, including Reverend Louis B. Washburn (p. 74); history of the Story family (p. 139-40). The letters describing Mary Washburn's illness and death are to Dr. Goldthwait (p. 6, beginning on May 21, 1913). These letters describe Mary's symptoms and difficulties, including Mary being unable to walk and using a wheelchair; Dr. Goldthwait reducing the bill; Mary's funeral at home (p. 222); and a letter of thanks to Alfred Brittain (p. 214). Social issues are also addressed in these letters, including comments on a Workman's Compensation Law (p. 89, February 26, 1914). There are letters to politicians, including Congressman Danforth, August 17, 1914, a letter to President Wilson recommending John F. Ryan for postmaster of Batavia, New York, June 17, 1913, and a letter to "Earley" regarding Archie Sanders and his campaign against the incumbent Danforth for Congress (p 269-71). Also included is a renewal notice for Washburn's subscription to New York Evening Sun.
Othniel Charles Marsh: Scrapbook Volume 29 Scope and Contents
This scrapbook contains pages of newspaper clippings about Marsh and a letter to his brother James, regarding the death of their sister, Elizabeth. Also included are obituaries of Elizabeth Williamson- wife of Judge Williamson- and Julian J. Washburn.
Biographical / Historical
This scrapbook is believed to have been kept by Frances Marsh Washburn.
Edward A. Washburn: Account book, October 1918-February Volume 33 1919
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Scope and Contents Volume 34
This diary includes Edward's experiences while on a trip to Paris with H. H. Honeck and Nikitas Dipson.
Kate Fisher McCool: diary, August 5, 1874-April 22, 1875 Volume 35 Scope and Contents
This diary includes Kate's experiences on a trip to Europe when she was thirteen. The trip began in Cologne and ended in Paris.
Separated Materials: Separated Materials
The following two items were folded into the diary and have been removed and housed in an envelope and shelved next to this volume 22: A letter to "Harriet" written while in Norway. The second itemre is an Ottoman Turkish document, dated March 26/27, 1893 authorizing Kate to go from Jerusalem to Damascus. The notation of the verso details that Kate left Damascus for Alexandria.
Alice Gardner Fisher: Diary, July 9, 1890-August 8, 1890 Volume 36 Scope and Contents
This diary shares Alice's aexperiences on a trip to Norway, Sweden, and Russia, ending in Berlin.
Biographical / Historical
Alice was accompanied by her daughter, Kate, and Daniel McCool, Kate's future husband.
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: Diary, November 1923-May Box 18 1924 Scope and Contents
This diary describes Atwater's trip to Europe, mostly to Italy, with stops in Switzerland, Paris, and London. Her accounts include impressions of art and architecture.
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater, (1925-1993) Box 21
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: Birth certificate, January 18, Box 21 Folder 1 1899; passport, 1923; obituary, September 29, 1993 Biographical / Historical
Rowena's original name was Frances Rowena Washburn.
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Scope and Contents
The 1923 passport includes visas for the United Kingdom and Italy.
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: hospital work, 1942-1955 Box 21 Folder 2
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: childcare documents Box 21 Folder 3 Scope and Contents
This folder includes an infant feeding schedule.
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: selected writings Box 21 Folder 4 Scope and Contents
This folder contains the memoirs: "Off to Mexico with Lil," dated February 4, 1964; "The Batavia Club to me when a child of five," dated September 14, 1964; and "My Operation," ca. 1960s-1970s.
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: correspondence, 1920-1926 Box 21 Folder 5 Scope and Contents
This folder includes a letter from Dan [Webster?], of 113 Lexington Avenue, Buffalo, New York, written on June 22, 1920. There is a telegram from Rowena while in Chicago to her mother, Frances Marsh Washburn, dated December 6, 1921. In the letter she writes: "My engagement [to Fairfax Tucker] broken ... " There are also letters from: Stella Craig, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 11, 1922; Parker Craig, of Buffalo, October 15, 1922; and from Paul Russlow, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 8, 1924. In Craigi’s letter he writes: "Very satisfactory conference no definite date decided upon .. "
Also included in this folder are letters sent to Rowena and Edward after the birth of their children, Edward Cogdon Atwater in 1926, and Julian P. Atwater in 1928. The letters are from Elizabeth Caney Parker, April 9, 1925. Parker was a family friend; Aunt Lettie [Mrs. Walter] Morse, 1926. Morse was Frances Marsh Washburn’s aunt; Alice Scatcherd, ca. Feb. 1926, March 21 and March 24, 1926, and April 1928; "Rum," Rowena’s roommate at Wallcourt, ca. March 1926; Kate Fisher McCool, Frances’s friend and neighbor, while at the Hotel St. George, in Algiers, March 5, 1926; Marion Perrin, Edward Perrin Atwater’s first cousin, while in China, April 1, 1926; Frances, while at the Chalfonte in Atlantic City, May 7, 1926; Marian Perrin Burton, Edward’s aunt, June
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8, 1926; and from Grace Grow Russlow, one of Edward Atwater Washburn’s cousins, July 16, 1926.
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: correspondence , 1927, Box 21 Folder 6 1929, 1969 Scope and Contents
There is also a letter from the President of Genesee Community College, May 22, 1969 that thanks Rowena for providing a scholarship for a black nursing student.
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: school papers, 1908-1918 Box 21 Folder 7
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: wedding planning (1 of 2), Box 21 Folder 8 1925
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: wedding planning (2 of 2), Box 21 Folder 9 1925
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: diary of a trip to Spain, Box 21 Folder 10 (June 10-22, [1975?])
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: "First Recollection", 1974 Box 21 Folder 11
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: letter from Frederick W. Box 21 Folder 12 Hawley, December 2, 1947; yearbook- Fort Nightly Club, 1948-1949
Henry Samson: correspondence, May 28-December 20, 1916 Box 21 Folder 13 Biographical / Historical
These letters were written while on board the U.S.S. Monterey in the Philippines, to his aunt Grace Olmsted in Batavia, New York. Samson was a friend of Edward and Rowena Atwater and often spent time with them while he was in Batavia.
Lettie Morse: correspondence, September 23, 1924-July 17, Box 21 Folder 14 1929 Biographical / Historical
Lettie Morse was known to the family as "Aunt Lettie.".
Fannie Carolina Davis Marsh: mourning and calling cards Box 22 Folder 1
Othniel Charles Marsh: obituary and biographical sketch Box 22 Folder 2
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: Diary, 1927-1930 Volume 30
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: Diary, (May 26-August 8, Volume 31 [1950s?])
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Scope and Contents
In this diary Rowena shares her experiences traveling to Italy, Austria, Switzerland, German, France, and England with Lily D. Brown.
Rowena Marsh Washburn Atwater: Diary, (March 3-April 7, ca. Volume 32 1950s) Scope and Contents
In this diary Rowena describes a trip that she and Edward Perrin Atwater took that included: Ashland, Ohio, Vicksburg, Mississipii, Sonora, San Antonio, El Paso, Texasax, Tuscon, Arizona, San Diego, La Jolla, California, Yuma and Phoenix, Arizona, Gallop New Mexico, Austin and Houston, Texas, Baton Rouge and New Orlean, Louisiana, Florida, and New York City.
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Series 2: Letters sent to Frances Marsh Washburn, 1914-1959 Accruals: Accruals
The materials in Box 18 were donated as an accrual in April 2016.
Title/Description Instances 1914-1923 Box 5 Folder 1
1923-1924 Box 5 Folder 2
January-April 1925 Box 5 Folder 3
May-June 1925 Box 5 Folder 4
June 30-July 17, 1925 Box 5 Folder 5
July 31, 1925-September 21, 1925 Box 6 Folder 1
October 6, 1925-March 7, 1926 Box 6 Folder 2
May 29, 1926-July 5, 1926 Box 6 Folder 3
September 5, 1926-January 17, 1927 Box 6 Folder 4
January 13, 1927-April 13, 1927 Box 6 Folder 5
April 21, 1927-July 29, 1927 Box 6 Folder 6
September 11, 1927-October 24, 1927 Box 6 Folder 7
October 27, 1927-June 20, 1928 Box 7 Folder 1
June 25-December 31, 1928 Box 7 Folder 2
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February 4-June 21, 1929 Box 7 Folder 3
July 1, 1929-September 27, 1930 Box 7 Folder 4
October 24, 1930-July 3, 1931 Box 7 Folder 5
December 19, 1931-November 30, 1932 Box 7 Folder 6
December 20, 1932-May 13, 1933 Box 8 Folder 1
July 20-November 11, 1933 Box 8 Folder 2
December 6, 1933-February 22, 1934 Box 8 Folder 3
March 8-July 26, 1934 Box 8 Folder 4
August 23-November 30, 1934 Box 8 Folder 5
December 3-23, 1934 Box 8 Folder 6
December 26, 1934-February 22, 1935 Box 9 Folder 1
January 11-July 31, 1935 Box 9 Folder 2
November 19, 1935-July 10, 1936 Box 9 Folder 3
May 13-December 22, 1943 Box 12 Folder 5
July 15, 1936-March 17, 1937 Box 9 Folder 4
May 15-August 21, 1937 Box 9 Folder 5
September 20, 1937-December 22, 1938 Box 9 Folder 6
February 7-September 25, 1939 Box 10 Folder 1
September 28-December 20, 1939 Box 10 Folder 2
January 14-March 15, 1940 Box 10 Folder 3
March 21-May 26, 1940 Box 10 Folder 4
June1-August 17, 1940 Box 10 Folder 5
August 31-December 8, 1940 Box 11 Folder 1
December 9-December 23, 1940 Box 11 Folder 2
January 13-February 17, 1941 Box 11 Folder 3
February 19-April 11, 1941 Box 11 Folder 4
April 15-August 18, 1941 Box 11 Folder 5
September 17-November 24, 1941 Box 11 Folder 6
November 28-December 27, 1941 Box 11 Folder 7
January 19-March24, 1942 Box 12 Folder 1
April 3-October 19, 1942 Box 12 Folder 2
October 22-December 30, 1942 Box 12 Folder 3
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January 3-May 6, 1943 Box 12 Folder 4
September 22-December 20, 1943 Box 12 Folder 6
January 12-April 20, 1944 Box 13 Folder 1
April 22-October 11, 1944 Box 13 Folder 2
October 23-December 19, 1944 Box 13 Folder 3
January 11-May 24, 1945 Box 13 Folder 4
October 22-December 28,, 1945 Box 13 Folder 5
January 11-May, 1946 Box 13 Folder 6
June 4-December 28, 1946 Box 13 Folder 7
February 3-September 6, 1947 Box 14 Folder 1
September 10-December 29, 1947 Box 14 Folder 2
January 22-July 26, 1948 Box 14 Folder 3
August 11-December 28, 1948 Box 14 Folder 4
January 11-July 25, 1949 Box 14 Folder 5
July 27-December 19, 1949 Box 14 Folder 6
January 5-February 15, 1940 Box 15 Folder 1
February 18-July 19, 1950 Box 15 Folder 2
July 24, 1950-February 4, 1951 Box 15 Folder 3
February 10-July 6, 1951 Box 15 Folder 4
March 26, 1951-February 4, 1952 Box 15 Folder 5
February 4-August 22, 1952 Box 16 Folder 1
September 2, 1952-February 20, 1953 Box 16 Folder 2
March 3, 1953-June 7, 1953 Box 16 Folder 3
September 7, 1953-January 25, 1954 Box 16 Folder 4
February 10-November 2, 1954 Box 16 Folder 5
Undated Box 16 Folder 6
Undated Box 17 Folder 1
Undated Box 17 Folder 2
Undated Box 17 Folder 3
Undated Box 17 Folder 4
Undated Box 17 Folder 5
Unknown recipient Box 17 Folder 6
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Notes and non-correspondence Box 17 Folder 7
Frances Marsh Washburn, (1907-1946) Box 19
August 29, 1907-December 1, 1921 Box 19 Folder 1 Scope and Contents
This folder includes a postcard from Frances Marsh Washburn of Eaton, New York, to her father, in Chicago, August 29, 1907. There is a letter from Frances to her daughter, Rowena, April 29, 1915. There are letters from Fairfax Tucker and his family regarding the wedding plans of Fairfax and Rowena, dated April 20, June 5 and October 23, 1920. There are also letters from Fairfax’s mother, Ann, dated July 7, and October 19, 1921, and one letter from Fairfax’s father, Eldred, dated December 1, 1921.
1922-1924 Box 19 Folder 2 Scope and Contents
This folder includes a letter from Ann F. Tucker, dated May 30, 1922. There is also a September 26, 1922 telegram from Parker Craig, announcing a wedding date of November 1, 1922, as well as an October 10, 1922 letter. There is a letter from Alice Scatcherd, dated March 31, 1922.
Biographical / Historical
The letter identified as "Monday" in this folder from Alice Scatcherd, who was vacationing in Nassaue refers to a fire at the Hotel Colonial. The letter is believed to have been written on March 21, 1922.
January 8-September 18, 1925 Box 19 Folder 3 Scope and Contents
There isalso a letter from Parker Craig, June 17, 1925. Also included is a letter from Margaret O'Neill, of Chicago, dated May 29, 1925. She was Rowena Abbott's housekeeper.
October 25, 1925-February 18, 1926 Box 19 Folder 4 Scope and Contents
This folder contains a letter from Pansy Seaver, of New York City, dated February 11, 1926. Pansy was a close family friend.
March 8-September 11, 1926 Box 19 Folder 5
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There is a letter from Edward Dean Richmond, dated April 9, 1926. There is also a letter from Frances to Rowena Washburn, dated May 7, 1926.
September 12, 1926-1927 Box 19 Folder 6 Scope and Contents
This folder contains a letter fromKate Fisher McCool, of Algiers, dated March 5, 1926. Kate was a close friend and neighbor of many years.
1928 Box 19 Folder 7
February 3-October 14, 1929 Box 19 Folder 8 Scope and Contents
This folder contains a letter from Grace Grow Russlow, of Randolph, Vermont, dated February 3, 1929. She was Edward Atwater Washburn's cousin.
1930-1939 Box 19 Folder 9 Scope and Contents
This folder contains a letter 575 Park Avenue, NYC, June 5, 1930; from Linda Perrin Atwater, of Bronxville, New York, dated December 27, 1932. There is also a letter from Marian Perrin Burton, of Rochester, dated December 3, 1933. Marian was Edward Perrin Atwater's aunt.
1940-1942 Box 19 Folder 10
1943-1945 Box 19 Folder 11
1946 Box 19 Folder 12
Frances Marsh Washburn, (1947-1954) Box 20
1947 Box 20 Folder 1
January 31-July 26, 1948 Box 20 Folder 2
July 28, 1948-June 20, 1949 Box 20 Folder 3
1950-May 1952 Box 20 Folder 4
June 1952-1953 Box 20 Folder 5 Scope and Contents
This folder contains a letter from Lena Kinsley, who died on June 10, 1953. Lena was a longtime friend, who refers
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to recuperating from a fall at Rest Haven, which was the old McWain house at 20 Ross St.
1954 Box 20 Folder 6 Scope and Contents
This folder includes a letter from Margaret O'Neill, dated November 15, 1954. Margaret spent her whole life as housekeeper, first, for the Marsh family at 3222 Michigan Avenue and then for the Abbott family at 3224 Michigan Ave. In the letter, she is recalling old times.
Undated correspondence; Notes Box 20 Folder 7 Scope and Contents
This folder contains a letter from Helen Atwater, at Vassar College, ca. 1925, thanking Frances for a bridesmaid dress, presumably for Rowena Washburn's wedding in April 1925. Also included is a letter sent from 575 Park Avenue, NYC, no date. This last letter regards Edward Dean Richmond's forthcoming marriage and his friendship with the Washburns. T
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