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Plat, journal of Hiram Norris farm, 1864-66, 1878, 1880, 1882

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Norris family collection partially documents life on the Norris family farm in Blackberry Township, Kane County, Illinois, from 1864-1932. The earliest record contained in the collection is a copy of the diary of Hiram Norris’ wife and son, Hannah Marcella Norris and Frank Young Norris (1864). The bulk of the remaining manuscript material pertains to the last quarter of the nineteenth century; two printed books were published in the 1920’s and 1930’s. In addition to the diary, there are various other farm records, including mill accounts, sales records, household and estate expenses, and rents. Related school district records, school notebooks, an atlas, and printed books complete the collection.

Dates

  • created: 1864-66, 1878, 1880, 1882

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to the collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Northern Illinois University Repository

Contact:
Founders Memorial Library
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb IL 60115 US
815-753-9392