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Series I: Williams and Crozier Families correspondence, 1874-1924

 Series

Contents

This series consists primarily of letters written to and from various Williams family members while living in Europe, describing their activities and travels. There is also a telegram exchange between Mary Williams and William Crozier setting a date for their marriage. Of particular interest are two 1900 letters from William Williams to Mary giving his first-hand account of the Battle of Peking and the armed forces entrance into the Forbidden City.

Dates

  • Creation: 1874-1924

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Most materials in the collection are written in English. Series III, Other Correspondence, contains letters in English, French, German, and Japanese. Series VI, Receipts, contains documents in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese.

Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

1/2 Boxes

Repository Details

Part of the Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
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