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Scope and Contents The Bailey Family Collection houses photographs, papers and Bibles belonging to the Bailey family. This collection, which dates from 1830 to 1972, consists of loose photographs, albums, correspondence, school papers, wedding invitations, obituaries, and family Bibles. The correspondence included in this collection gives particular insight into the close relationships between generations, and their relatability to modern families. It showcases multiple generations of a close-knit family,...

Scope and Contents The Lowe-Dickson-Smith Family Collection houses the personal papers of the Lowe, Dickson, and Smith families. This collection, which dates from 1846 to 1974, consists of letters, newspapers, genealogical records, photographs, scrapbooks, and a family Bible, documenting the families’ personal and professional endeavors. This collection uniquely documents the lives of Montgomery County residents and speaks to events going on in the county and country at the time; this is seen particularly...