Reproduction of handwritten, two-page biographical sketch of William Brown (died October 1825) and his wife, Hannah Brown (died August 1843), who were married in March 1792. Includes explanatory note signed “M.T.C.” [Mary Thompson Churchill], dated 1871. Also includes accompanying typescript note of Ada M. Judd, dated June 16, 1932, stating that the biographical sketch was written by Sarah Street Sweezy., No date
Scope and Contents
Collection contains correspondence to Isaac Cook from various individuals dated 1845-1853, including a letter from Stephen A. Douglas dated May 27, 1853. Collection also includes papers regarding Mrs. Edith M. Cook’s stock in the Boreel Mining Company, 1902-1939; newspaper and magazine articles, dated 1928, regarding a memorial to Dr. John Thomson Hodgen and Dr. John Thomson Hodgen in Pittsfield, Illinois; and correspondence of Mrs. N.E. Collins, matron of the Home of the Friendless (St. Louis, Mo.), dated 1935, regarding the care of residents of the home.
Dates
- No date
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.12 Cubic Feet ( (5 folders))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository