Fletcher Family Papers, bulk Approximately 1920’s to 1970’s, but containing documents from as early as the 1830’s.
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Grace Louise Fletcher Chase
- Abstract:
- Personal and business papers compiled by Grace Louise Fletcher Chase (1888-1974) of Norwood, NY and Cambridge, MA., relating to the Fletcher, Hale, and connected families of St. Lawrence County.
- Extent:
- 1 linear foot
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection appears to be the creator’s attempt to document the history of her family from England to St. Lawrence County, including land ownership, business endeavors, occupations, and military membership.
- Biographical / historical:
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Grace Louise Fletcher Chase (1888-1974), also known as G. Louise or Louise, was a graduate of Norwood High School and Vassar College, a history teacher, historian, librarian, musician, and suffragette, whose ancestors were early Norwood settlers.
- Custodial history:
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The collection is believed to have been donated to the SLCHA either by Fletcher Chase or her estate. Date of acquisition is unknown
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open
- Terms of access:
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By appointment with supervision by archives staff.
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