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Series 1. Writings circa 1875-1945

Series Scope and Contents

This series contains diaries, correspondence, and other material documenting the life of Nellie Suydam Cowley from 1892-1945 in California and Arizona. The diaries depict the everyday happenings of Cowley's life over the span of fifty three years while the correspondence provides a first hand account of Cowley's personal and business dealings.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially by box and folder number.
Box 1, Box 2

Diaries of Nellie Suydam Cowley documenting her everyday life and ordinary events in Glendora, California and Douglas, Arizona 1892-1945

Box 3, Folder 6

Correspondence to Nellie Suydam Cowley from various individuals 1910-1938

Box 4

Keepsake album containing autographs and handwritten notes circa 1875

 

Series 2. Photographs 1861-1913, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series contains photographs documenting the personal life of Nellie Suydam Cowley. All photographs are black and white and include images of her family, friends, residences, and travels.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially by box and folder number.
Box 3, Folders 1-3

Photographs of Nellie Suydam Cowley's family and friends 1887-1913

Box 3, Folder 4

Wedding photograph of Harry and Nellie Suydam Cowley (includes press clipping) undated

Box 4

Photograph album of Nellie Suydam Cowley's family and friends 1861-1897

 

Series 3. Financial documents 1886-1906

Series Scope and Contents

This series contains certificates, notes, and other material pertaining to the financial dealings of Nellie Suydam Cowley. Includes mortgage certificates and deeds from various individuals in Glendora, California from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century and handwritten notes detailing price lists and receipts.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially by box and folder number.
Box 3, Folder 5

Mortgage, deed, and stock certificates 1886-1906

Box 3, Folder 5

Handwritten notes including price lists and receipts 1886-1906

 

Series 4. Publications 1902-1949, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series contains publications written or collected by Nellie Suydam Cowley. Includes published poems and short stories written by Cowley as well as newspaper clippings on a variety of topics. An interview with Keith Suydam detailing the history of the Suydam family is also included.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially by box and folder number.
Box 3, Folder 7

Poems and short stories published by Nellie Suydam Cowley (photocopies) 1902-1927

Box 3, Folder 8

Newspaper clippings on a variety of topics undated

Box 3, Folder 9

Typescript of an interview with Keith Suydam by Helen Bettin regarding the Suydam family circa 1940-1949

Box 3, Folder 10

Brochure and program on Glendora, California circa 1921, 1937