Cole family letters, 1865-1951, bulk (bulk, 1865-1896)

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Summary

Creators:
Cole, Justus H. (1828-1922) and Cole, Priscilla Livingston (1838-1926)
Abstract:
This collection contains the letters of the Cole family, who resided in Salt Point Township. Most of the letters are addressed to Priscilla Livingston Cole (1838-1926). On one envelope was handwritten "letters of Grandma Coles." There are three letters written from Justus Hull Cole (1828-1922) to his wife, Priscilla. One letter is addressed to Jim (James) Christensen, Priscilla Cole's son-in-law. Another document is a description of the wedding of James Christensen to Mary Violet Cole, which took place on August 12, 1896 at Fisherman's Bay in the Stewarts Point area.
Extent:
0.5 linear feet 1 box
Language:
Materials are in English .

Background

Scope and content:

Personal letters and written description of the wedding of James Christensen to Mary Violet Cole, August 12, 1896.

Acquisition information:
Gift: donor unknown
Arrangement:

Organized into 5 series:

  • Miscellaneous letters
  • Poem
  • Letters from Justice to Priscilla
  • 4.Letter to Priscilla Cole from Sydney, Australia
  • Written description of 1896 Cole/Christensen wedding

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard, Second Edition (DACS)

Access and use

Location of this collection:
6135 State Farm Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928, US
Contact:
(707) 545-0831
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