Flat file no. 1

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Dixon family papers span from 1842 to 1893 (although the bulk of material dates from the 1860s to the 1880s), and document the everyday life of women living in the late 19th-century, as well as the relationships between a grandfather and his grandchildren. The collection also contains several legal documents, relating to the sale and/or purchase of land by various family members, college diplomas, and two published articles. Researchers should note that although the collection contains...