Barnett family papers
Collection
Identifier: L011
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of correspondence with the Thoma-Barnett families. Correspondence generally relates to family life, economic conditions, politics, farm prices, and the American Civil War. The correspondence included letters from George and Rebecca’s parents, as well as state representative J.P. Barnett of Jasper and Pulaski Counties.
Dates
- 1850-1955
Creator
- Barnett, George, 1827-1892 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
George and Rebecca (Thomas) Barnett resided in Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana. The couple married, circa 1860. Rebecca’s parents and brothers, Mahlon and John, were from Belleville, Illinois. George’s parents, William and Maria, resided in Logansport, Indiana.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 half manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Donald Baker on 1968/03/14.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed by Brent Abercrombie during 2009/10. EAD finding aid revised 2024/05/14 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- Barnett, George, 1827-1892 (Person)
- Barnett, Henry J. (Person)
- Barnett, John P. (Person)
- Barnett, Ambrose (Person)
- Barnett family (Family)
- Title
- Barnett family papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
