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Sylvester A. Ballou Papers
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Description: The collection consists primarily of Sylvester Ballou's letters to various members of his family, assorted poems and public addresses prepared by Ballou, and his diary of the year 1878 in Naperville, IL. There is also a diary by his first wife, Julia, of their sojurn in California during 1865-66 and letters written at various times by his brothers Orlando, Ray, and Volney. There are 6 letters from John Conness (1821-1909.). There is also a large amount of biographical material assembled by his granddaughters as well as some Ballou family history.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1836-1968.
Call number: mssBallou
Creator: Ballou, Sylvester A(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Albert Martin, 10/27/1980.
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