Swem, Earl Gregg Genealogy Collection Guide to the Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection Mss. 82 Swem4, 2000.049

Guide to the Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection Mss. 82 Swem4, 2000.049


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Repository
Special Collections Research Center
Identification
Mss. 82 Swem4, 2000.049
Title
Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection 1719-1982
Quantity
1.25 Linear Feet
Creator
Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971
Language
English

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation:

Earl Gregg Swem Genealogy Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Gift

Processing Information:

Processed by Elizabeth Engelken in 1989.

Box and folder list updated by Patricia Sanabria, SCRC staff, in May of 2011.


Biographical Information:

Earl Gregg Swem was born December 29, 1870 in Belle Plaine, Iowa. He graduated from Lafayette College (A.B. and A.M.) Swem worked as a high school instructor 1893-1900. He worked for the John Crerar Library, the Superintendent of Documents Library, the Armour Institute Library, was the chief of the cataloging division of the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress, assistant Virginia State Librarian, and Librarian for the College of William and Mary. Swem compiled about forty finding lists and bibliographies, was managing editor of the William and Mary Quarterly and supervised the production of the Virginia Historical Index. He died in Louisville, Kentucky on April 14, 1965.

Scope and Contents

Papers collected by Earl Gregg Swem concerning the genealogies of his family and the family of his wife Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Families on which there is data include Swem (Swaim), Luce, Gregg, Wright, Farish and Smith. Includes written histories, documents, genealogical charts, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.

Addition 2000.49 is described on PDF inventory.

Arrangement of Materials:

Addition 2000.49 is filed at the end of Box 3 of Mss. 82 Swem4.

Related Material

See also the E. G. Swem Papers and the Earl G. Swem Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Farish family
  • Financial records
  • Gregg family
  • Hansbrough family
  • Luce family
  • Photographs
  • Receipts (financial records)
  • Smith family
  • Swaim family
  • Swem family
  • Swem, Lilia Hansbrough
  • Virginia--Genealogy
  • Wright family

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Swem, Lilia Hansbrough
  • Swem, Lilia Hansbrough, 1876-1971

Container List

id93353
Series 1: Mss. 82 Swem 4
1719-1982
Scope and Contents

This series consists of genealogical material organized by Earl Gregg Swem that are described under the collection number Mss. 82 Swem 4.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id91582
    Copies of legal documents regarding Anthony Swem, Cornelius Swime, Mathias Swem, and Amanda Swem
    1719-1974
    Scope and Contents

    Census records, family trees, and written histories on the Swem Family. July 31, 1762. Document obligating Daniel Swime and Absalom Hankins, administrators of the estate of Cornelius Swime, to prepare an inventory of his estate. 2 pp. Handwritten notes on deed of land in Hanover County, New Jersey, to Mathias Swem. 2 pp. cy of DS. June 13, 1799. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem recording his membership and appointment as trustee of the Methodist Church in Wrightstown, NJ. 3 pp. Cy of DS. Including AN, by Earl Gregg Swem about importance of document, undated. 2 pp. March 14, 1814. Handwritten notes on deed of Mathias Swem to Pearson Hamilton. 1 p. Cy of D. 1800. Census record on Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of D. Including AN, about possible relationships between different lines of the Swem family, undated. 1810. Census record on the Swem family of Staten Island, New York, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 Macrh, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1820. Census record of Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1830. Census records on the Swem Family of Staten Island, New York sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 18, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 1850. Census records of Swem Family listed on the index of Ohio census sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 19, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, about Marshall Boarman's research done on various lines of the Swem Family, undated. 20 Sep[tember], 1850. Census record of the Swems of Duchoquet T[o]w[nshi]p, Auglaize County, Ohio. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, asking if the Ezera Swem listed in the census was the father of E.B. Swem, undated. 18 Nov[ember], 1850. Census records of Swem Family of Harrison Township in Darke County, Ohio sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March [10]74. Including AN, about the possible origins of the Swem families listed in census, undated. 7 Aug[ust], 1860. Census records of Swem Family of Wapsinonoc Township, in Muscatine County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marsha;; Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including AN, explaining that Ezra Swem and family were living in Belle Plaine, Iowa at the time of 1870 census, undated. 7 July, 1870. Census record of Swem Family of Belle Plaine Township, Benton County, Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 16 June, 1880. Census records of Swem Family of West Liberty, Muscatine Co[unty], Iowa sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. Including TN, stating facts about Laurence Swem and Phebe Swem. April 1873. "Letter to a Brother," Grancille Stuart to James Stuart from the "Montana Magazine of History" mentions Amanda Swem who was Earl Gregg Swem III's great grand aunt; sent to Earl Gregg [Swem III] by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 19 74. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. 28 Sept[ember] 1900. Samuel Stuart's application for military pension; shows relation to Amanda Swem and Pheobe Stuart. Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman. 19 March, 19 74. 1 p. Pst. of D. 10 July, 1909. Application of Amanda [Swem] Stuart for widow's pension; shows relation to Samuel staurt and Pheobe Stuart, Boarman's grandmother; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 1 p. Pst. of D. 19 March, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Elaborates on enclosed genealogical material on Swem Family. 2 pp. TLS. undated. Chapter from the History of Martha's Vineyard regarding the Luce family. 6 pp. Pst. of PV. undated. Information on New York and New Jersey Swems not yet known to be connected with the Earl Gregg Swem Family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Family trees showing descendants of Amanda Swem; information sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 19 March, 1974. 6 pp. Pst. of TMs. Including undated, at bottom of page 1 showing Marshall Boarman's relationship with Earl Gregg Swem III as third cousins. AN.

    • Mixed Materials Manuscripts Oversize Box 20 Folder: 1 id213060
      Last will and testament of Anthony Sweem [Swem]
      1719 March 10
      Scope and Contents

      Last will and testament of Anthony Sweem [Swem]. Pst. of D.

    • Mixed Materials Manuscripts Oversize Box 20 Folder: 1 id213061
      Inventory of goods and chattles of Cornelius Swime
      1762 July 31
      Scope and Contents

      Inventory of goods and chattles of the estate of Cornelius Swime. 2 pp. Pst. of D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id91583
    Copy of 1878 book written by Asa Gregg.
    1878-1974
    Scope and Contents

    Copy of a history of West Liberty, Iowa where the Swems, Greggs, and Luses settled in the 1830's, 1840's, and 1850's, an article on Asa Gregg, and 1954 and 1958 letters from Earl Gregg Swem to his nephew Theodor Swem. 1878. Personal Recollection of Early Settlement of Wapsinonoc Township and the Murder of Atwood by the Indains, by Asa Gregg, history of Wapsinonoc, Iowa and a directory of the town West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974, 40 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS from Earl Gregg Swem, to "Ray', undated, describing Asa Gregg's history of Wapsinonoc. 1 p. 1889. a biography of Asa Gregg from a history of Muscatine County, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of PV. 1910. "Log Cabin History" by Lemuel Mosher, a history of West Liberty, Iowa, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 49 pp. Pst. of PV. Including TLS, 7 October 1958, from Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted [Theodor Swem, his nephew], undated, describing "Log Cabin History." 1 p. 4 February, 1954. Uncle Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Has sent a bibliographical sketch of himself to Ted which includes some genealogical information; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 2 pp. Pst. of December 24, 1958. Earl Gregg Swem, to Ted (Theodor Swem), Correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of May 31, 1974. Marshall Boarman, Washington, D.C. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Lists and explains the correspondence and notes regarding Swem family which he [MB] has sent to Gregg. 4 pp. TLS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id91596
    Copy of 1889 book on Muscatine County, Iowa and its "prominent and representative citizens".
    Scope and Contents

    Articles on Ezra Brown Swem, a minister in New Light Christianity and of Darke County, Ohio. a copy of the 1944 book "The Quaker Greggs." 1889. "Portrait and Biographical Album of Muscatine County, Iowa," sketches of "Prominent and Representative Citizens" of Muscatine County which Marshall Boarman used for information on the history of Lizzie Stuart, sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974. 79 pp. Pst. of PV. 1944. "The Quaker Greggs" by Hazel May Middleton Kendall. Outlines the "origin, history, activities and personalities" of Gregg family; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, 26 March 1974. 56 pp. Pst. of PV. Including Pst. of PV, 1959, from "A Short History of the Gregg Family," by Elma Gregg. Provides additional genealogical information on Gregg family. 7 pp. March 26, 1974. Marshall [Boarman], Washington, D.C., to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Thanks Swem for sending him items on family history and explains items which he [MB] has sent to Swem. 3 pp. TLS. undated. "The Swem Family," notes by Marshall Boarman to Earl Gregg Swem III. explains New Light Christianity in which Ezra Brown Swem was a minister. 1 p. TMS. Including Pst. of PV, histories of Darke County, Ohio and its township of Harnson; also description of New Light Christianity. 6 pp. Including Pst. of PV, a description of Belle Plaine, Ohio, undated. 4 pp. Including Pst. of family tree of Swem ancestry, undated. 1 item. All items sent to Earl Gregg Swem by Marshall Boarman, March 26, 1974.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id91602
    A book, map, and several pamphlets (1896-1958).
    1896-1956
    Scope and Contents

    A book, map, and several pamphlets (1896-1958) on Richmondton, New York, located in Staten Island, where a part of the Swem family settled. a 1947 booklet describing Mount Holly, New Jersey, the home of Mathias Swem and Ezra Brown Swem. 1896. "Staten Islands Names. Ye Olde Names and Nicknames." Booklet of names and descriptions of area; p. 62 marks "Swaim's or LaForge Lane." 76 pp. PV. Including map of region. 1 p. 1937. "The Historic Village of Richmond and Vicinity Staten Island, New York" History of Richmond and various sites, mentioning Swaim [Swem] Family as town citizens. 6 pp. PV. 1938. "Hagstrom's Map of Richmond (Staten Island), New York." Swaim [Swem] Avenue is shown on map. 1 map. 1 p. 1938. "The Work of the Staten Island Historical Society and the Historical Museum." Pamphlet of the history, operation, goals and accomplishments of the Staten Island Historical Society. 4 pp. PV. 1939. "The Story of the Voorlezer's House." Pamphlet of the history of Voorlezer House in Richmond, New York and of the area; appeals for donation to restore building. 8 pp. PV. 1947. "The Story of Mount Holly, New Jersey." Booklet about the town in which Mathias Swem, great-grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, lived and where E[zra] B. swem, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem, was born. 45 pp. PV. March 1953. "National Genealogical Society Quarterly: Dutch Systems in Family Naming: New York and New Jersey." Article of genealogical research methods; note by Earl Gregg Swem calls this "a very valuable contribution ." Part I: 12 pp. PV. Part II: 9 pp. PV. Cy of PV. 9 pp. February 15, 1956. "Richmondtown Restoration, Staten Island, City of New York." Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] house. 1 p. PV. April-June 1956. "The Staten Island Historian." Information on the restoration of Richmondtown, Staten Island, New York; picture of Swaim [Swem] Barn. 16 pp. PV. April-June 1958. "The Staten Island Historian." Information about "Oude Dorp" (Old Town), the village where Anthony Swaim's [Swem's] father, Tys Barentsen, settled. 8 pp. PV.

    • Mixed Materials Manuscripts Oversize Box 20 Folder: 1 id213062
      Map of Belle Plain, Iowa
      undated
      Scope and Contents

      Undated. Map of Belle Plain, Iowa where Earl Gregg Swem was born. 4 pp. D. 14" x 17 1/2".

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id91603
    Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem.
    1920-1957 and undated
    Scope and Contents

    Correpondence of Earl Gregg Swem seeking to find the journal of Mathias Swem [1920], as well as correspondence between EGS and various genealogists, 1952-1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey's "Male Ancestry of Dr. Earl G. Swem, Virginia," 1953, outlines family origin and history. Various notes by Earl Gregg Swem on the Swems. Two undated charts of the Swem family. March 13, 1920. Mark Kelley, Troy, New York to [?]. Describes the journal of Reverand Mathias Swaim [Swem] which covers his life from birth in 1709 on staten Island to 1 February 1794. 1 p. 8 March 1920. Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York to Pastor of First Methodist Church, troy, New York Asks for name of secretary of Troy Conference Historical Society which has a journal of Rev. Mathias Swaim [Swem]. Including letter of Pastor AD Augell of First Methodist Church, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, New York, New York, March 11, 1920. Gives address of Troy Conference Historical Society and custodian of Church library. 14 January 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. Including AN stating genealogical facts on Swem family, 6 October 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 16 Nov[ember] 1952.rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 6 Dec[ember] 1952. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 2 pp. TLS. 4 December 1952. Janet Fryer, Mount Holly, N.J. to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Explains the copies of deeds of Mathias Swem which she sent him; describes Burlington County, N.J. where Mathias Swem lived. 2 pp. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 26 April 1953. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Dr. Earl G[regg] Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Bill for services and expenses accumulated during her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 1 June 1953. Harold W. Griffis, Troy, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Relays that the Troy Conference Historical Society has been moved to Ticonderoga, New York 1 p. TLS. 27 August 1953. Donald E. Meyers, Trenton, New Jersey to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. States that his office has no record of Cornelius Swem and that papers relating to "the Swime [Swem] matter" were sent to Dr. Swem on 27 May 1953. 1 p. TLS. 1953. Manuscript by Rosalie Fellows Bailey written for Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. "Early Memebers of the Swem Family in America." 25 pp. TMs. 21 March 1954. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York, to Earl Gregg Swem, Correspondence about her research on the Swem family. 1 p. TLS. 23 February 1957. Rosalie Fellows Bailey, New York, New York to Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Va. Asks for news to put in the information on Swem family. Including, AN, recording an error on date of Elizabeth Brayman Swem's death, undated. undated. Genealogical notes which do not mention Swem or any variation of the Swem name. 2 pp. AMs. undated. Records copied by Earl Gregg Swem from the Bible of Mrs. Ben[jamin] Herr (daughter or granddaughter of David H. Wilson and Abagail Swem of West Liberty, Iowa). pp. TMs. undated. Notes on Jonathon Swaim and his descendants. 5 pp. AMs. Including AMsS, by Earl Gregg Swem, about the Swaim family in Indiana and North Carolina, undated. 1 p. undated. Genealogical note written in Swedish (?) about "Arnold Swem." 1 p. AMs. undated. Swem, Brayman notes from H. Stanley Craig's "Marriages in Burlington Co., N.J." copied by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Odd notes about the Swem family by Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. Ams.

    • Mixed Materials Manuscripts Oversize Box 20 Folder: 1 id213063
      Genealogical charts made for Earl Gregg Swem
      undated
      Scope and Contents

      Two genealogical charts made for Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. Earl Gregg Swem notes that his own information on the Swems, carries the line back "several generations," yet these charts are highly important."

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id91604
    Letters received by Earl Gregg Swem III..
    1954-1982
    Scope and Contents

    Letters received by Earl Gregg Swem III from various Swem and Luse family members, 1978-1982. Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem as sent to his nephew Theodor Swem in 1954. Xeroxed photographs of the Swem family. January 12, 1978. Theodor R. Swem, Evergreen, Colorado to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. Pst. of January 18, 1978. W.G. Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Corrrespondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TLS responding to W.G. Swaim, 2 pp. February 10, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. February 12, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. February 24, 1978. Bill Swaim, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 2 pp. May 7, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. August 3, 1978. John Luse, DeWitt, Iowa to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Ky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 3 pp. December 1978. Ruth and Warren Swem, North Hollywood, Ca. to Earl Gregg Swem III, Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. ACS. 5 March 1982. Robert Swem, Forest, Indiana, to Earl Gregg Swem III, Louisville, Kentucky. Correspondence regarding Swem family and others. 1 p. TLS. Including TMs listing Swem family according to state residency, 3 pp. undated. Genealogical notes by Earl Gregg Swem I showing the Wright line, the Gregg line and the Luse line. Sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 8 pp. Pst. of undated Biographical sketch of Earl Gregg Swem sent to his nephew Theodor Swem, 4 Feb[rauary] 1954. Outlines lifetime achievements and family history; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 9 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated. Epigraph of Dr. Frederick Starr, included in correspondence regarding Swem family and others; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of TMs. undated Pictures of Eli Swem, James Madison Swem, Amber Swem Taylor, Asa Swem, Pheobe Gregg Swem, and Asa and Catherine Gregg; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III by Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of Ph. undated. "A Statement to the Republicans of Linn County," by Edward Lawrence Swem; sent to Earl Gregg Swem III from Marshall Boarman, May 31, 1974. 3 pp. Pst. of PV.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7 id91605
    Inventories, wills, and documents.
    1744-1957, undated
    Scope and Contents

    Inventories, wills, and documents appointing executors of estates of the Luse (Luce) family, 1744-1813. Correspondence regarding family history, 1903-1957. undated notes and articles about the Luses. Two photographic prints, of Mary Lacock Luse, 1891 and Reddyn Luse's home, November 1745. Inventory of the estate of Benjamin Luse. 3 pp. Pst. of DS. February 11, 1760. Inventory of goods and chattles of Matthais Luce estate, taken by Joseph Luse, Natahniel Reeve, Walter Brown. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. April 30, 1760. Record of Susannah Luse relinguishing her sattusas administrator of her husband's (Zephaniah Luse) estate to W[illia]m Samuel Kimble. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 5, 1760. Document stating Samuel Kimble as administrator of estate of Zephaniah Luce. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smith, May 5, 1760. 1 p. Pst. of DS. May 12, 1760. Inventory of goods belonging to Zepaniah Luce of Morris County, New Jersey, taken by Samuel Kimble, Nathaniel Drake, and Benjamin Luse. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 16, 1760. document declaring Joseph Luce the administrator of estate of Matthias Luce. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. January 23, 1771. Last will and testament of David Luse, Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. Including Pst. of DS of executors W[illia]m Ogdon, Elijah Horton and Jalesh (?) Bell, February 23, 1771. 1 p. February 20, 1771. Inventory of David Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including DS nothing that David Brown, administrator of David Luse's estate, did carry out his responsibilities upon Luse's death, June 15, 1773. 2 pp. February 21, 1780. appoints John starke and Nathan Luse the administrators of the estate of Walter Luse. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. February 21, 1780. Hannah Luse, widow of Walter Luse, renounces her position as administrator of her husband's estate. 2 pp. Pst. of DS. October 20, 1813. Inventory of Hannah Luse signed by John Starke. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. October 21, 1813. Last will and testament of Hannah Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 4 pp. Pst. of DS. February 3, 1903. T.S. Mills, Chicago, Illinois to C.P. Hays, Chicago, Ill. Relates family news and history. 2 pp. July 22, 1915. Charles L. Hays, Eldora, Iowa to Earl GreggSwem, Richmond, Virginia. Outlines history of Sarah Coen Mills Hays, great grandmother of Earl Gregg Swem. 2 pp. TLS. Including notes on margin by Earl Gregg Swem. September 24, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to the First Baptist Church, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Acknowledges receipts of publication "The First Baptist Church of Pittsburg;" cites an incorrect passage about the founders of the church. 2 pp. TL. November 7, 1925. Earl Gregg Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia to William E. Lincoln, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Has casually studied manuscripts of Baptist Historical Society and suggests they search for material about the establishment of Baptist churches in Pennsylvania at other institutions. 2 pp. TL. September 27, 1955. Louise Reid Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates her efforts to trace the genealogy of the Luse family; asks about the history of ross and Reid families. 1 p. TLS. November 7, 1955. Louise R. Rainer, Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, Relates information about the Luse-Luce family. 1 p. TLS. Including note at bottom by Earl Gregg Swem. September 28, 1957. Mrs. Clarence A. Pease, Sr., Clear Lake, Iowa to Mrs. Swem, Williamsburg, Virginia. Traces Luse genealogy. 4 pp. undated. Relates the importance of Bevan family and Luce family living next to each other in Gloucester and Horton County. Taken from "History of Martha's Vineyard, Mass." 1 p. TMs. undated. Relates descendants of Arthur Bevan and his English origins; notes he was neighbor of a Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Outline of Eleazor Leed family and their connection with the Luce family. 1 p. TMs. undated Earl Gregg Swem describes relation of Earl Gregg Swem to Luse family of Martha's Vineyard and of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. undated. Notes about the Luse family and their residency in Martha's Vineyard; [Earl Gregg Swem] records helpfulness of the books Lawrence Litchfield and his Descendants and the Early Germans of New Jersey, Their History, Churches and Genealogies. 3 pp. AMs. 1891. Photographic print, 3"x5", black and white, portrait of Mary Lacock Luse, the grandmother of Emeline Luse Swem, Earl Gregg Swem's mother, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item. (P1) undated. Photographic print, 3"x5", black and white, front view of the West Liberty, Iowa home of Reddyn Luse, grandfather of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item. (P2)

    • Mixed Materials Manuscripts Oversize Box 20 Folder: 1 id213064
      Last will and testament of Benjamin Luse
      1744 August 29
      Scope and Contents

      Last will and testament of Benjamin Luse of Morris County, New Jersey. 1 p. Pst. of DS. Including sworn statement by John Smyth. Will proved November 2, 1749. 1 p. Pst. of DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8 id91606
    Letters.
    1936-1945, undated
    Scope and Contents

    Letters, 1936-1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem regarding her family, the Farishes. undated notes and articles on Farish genealogy. May 25, 1936. L.K. Wine, Culpeper, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, Is sending him information on his wife's family, the Farishes. 2 pp. January 3, 1941. Mary Lee Somerville, Culpeper, Va. to Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Describes history of the Farish family. 4 pp. December 10, 1945. Archibald G. Robertson, Orange, Virginia to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, williamsburg, Va. Information on background of Lewis Rogers, in answer to Swem's inquiry. 1 p. TLS. undated. "Orange Co[unty], Va.- Farish," written by L.K. Wine. Notes on the Farish family of Orange County, Virginia; Culpeper County, Virginia; Virginia Banks by Mrs. P.L. Mann;" "Spotsylvania County Records by Croyier" (Emily Farish was Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem's grandmother). 12 pp. TCy. undated. "The Farish Family." Notes on land grants and property owned by the Farishes, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. TD. Including ALS from L.K. Wine, to Mr. Earl Gregg Swem, undated. Note about her genealogical research on the Farishes. undated. Note regarding the Farish family and their relation to Gabriel Gray, Jr. 2 pp. N. undated. Notes on Robert Farish and the Farish family, "quoted from W.G. Stanard, Richmond, Virginia. (W)." 2 pp. N. undated. Newspaper clipping of the funeral of Miss Mary Slaughter. Tp. Nwscl.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 9 id91607
    1834 marriage announcement of Edward Smith.
    1834-1937, undated
    Scope and Contents

    1834 marriage announcement of Edward Smith. 1936 letter to Earl Gregg Swem about researching the Smith family, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. "Smith of King George County, Virginia and Some Allied Families," a 1937 volume researching of Smith ancestry. undated notes and articles, including notes on the death of Austin Smith and a family tree. October 1, 1834. announcement of marriage between Edward Smith and Maragret S. Dade, as appeared in the Fredericksburg Virginia Herald. 1 p. TC. Including TC by G.H.S. King, October 10, 1957, adding that Edwrad Smith had been appointed Clerk of King George County Court. March 19, 1936. Susan Henderson Wright, Portsmouth, Virginia to Earl Gregg Swem, Agrees to research the ancestry of his wife's family. 6 pp. 1937. "Smith of King Gerorge County Virginia and Some Allied Families." Notes on the ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 12 pp. TMs. undated. Excerpt from Debow's Review and Industrial Resources, Statistics, etc. Volume XXVI - January-June 1859. Article entitled "The Valleys of Virginia - The Rappahannock," by George Fitzhugh. 5 pp. TCy of PV. Including the poem "I'm Waiting For Ships That Never Come In," no author, undated. 1 p. undated. Information about the death of Austin Smith, the great grandfather of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. C. undated. Notes about the death of Austin Smith and Sydney Smith, relatives of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. 1 p. AMs. undated. Notes on births, marriages, and deaths of Smith family. 1 p. AMs. undated. Family tree of the Smiths, ancestors of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem. Erarl Gregg Swem noted errors on the tree and made corrections. (See oversize file). 1 p. XCy of d.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 10 id92619
    Cartes de Visite and photographic prints.
    1864-1891, undated
    Scope and Contents

    Cartes de Visite and photographic prints of Emeline Luse Swem and Edward Lawrence Swem, parents of Earl Gregg Swem as well as Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1864. Carte de visite, 4"x2 1/2", black and white, front view of Elizabeth Luse Nichols, sister of Emeline Luse Swem. 1 item Ph. (P1) 1891. Carte de visite, 4"x6 1/2", head and shoulders view of Emeline Luse, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P2) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x5", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem, mother of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P3) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x2 1/2", black and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a porch rocking chair. 1 item Ph. (P4, P5, P6) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x3 1/2", blavk and white, full length front view of Emeline Swem. 1 item Ph. (P7) undated. Photographic print, 4"x6", black and white, three quarters front view of Emeline Swem sitting in a rocking chair, surrounded by plants. 1 item Ph. (P8) undated. Photographic print, 4 3/4"x6 7/8", black and white, full length view of Emeline Swem reading a book in a chair. 1 item Ph. (P9) 1891. Carte de visite, 4"x6", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem, father of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P10) undated. Carte de visite, 9 3/4"x5", black and white, three quarters front view of Edward Lawrence Swem standing with hand in his overcoat. 1 item Ph. (P11) undated. Carte de visite, oval print mounted on 4"x6" card, black and white, head and shoulders view of else. 1 item Ph. (P12) undated. Photographic print, 4"x5", black and white, showing Edward and Emeline Luse sitting down next to a window in a parlor. 1 item Ph. (P13)

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 11 id92620
    Tin types, cartes de visite, photographic prints.
    1875-1942, undated
    Scope and Contents

    Tin types, cartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, from childhood through adulthood. circa 1875. Tin type, 6 1/2"x4 3/4", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem "about 5 years old," posing for photographer with straw hat on head. 1 item Ph. (P14) ca. 1881. Tin type, 3 1/2"x5", black and white, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a photographer, sitting on a "wall" with a backdrop of a garden. 1 item Ph. (P15) ca. 1884. Carte de visite, 4"x6 1/2", black and white, waist length view of Earl Gregg Swem posing for a phtographer at "Swem," "Cottage Gallery," Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 1 item Ph. (P16) 5 Nov[ember] 1930. Photographic print, 8"x10", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with President  next hit of senior class; Dr. Wagener, previous hit President Chandler; Governor Pollard; Colonel Williams; another student; Dr. Hoke. This is the ceremony where the college formally presents the Governor of Vrginia witha copy of Latin verses; EGS holds the mace next to the Governor. 1 item Ph. (P17) 1942. Copy of photographic print, 12"x8 3/4", black and white, waist high, front view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at desk with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P18) [Ca. 1942]. Copy of Photographic print, 8 1/2"x7", black and white, full length, partial side view of Earl Gregg Swem seated at a table, with bookcases behind him. 1 item Ph. (P19) [ca. 1942]. Photographic print, 8"x10", black and white, Earl Gregg Swem, seated on couch, at right, with John Stewart Bryan and Robert M. Hughes, Jr. 1 item Ph. (P21) undated. Copy of Photographic print, 2 1/2"x5", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem. This is a composite picture; he is shown with Dr. E.M. Gathmey and Dr. J.R. Geiger. 1 item Ph. (P22) undated. Photographic print, 8"x10", black and white, full length, side view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting at the end of a table; pointing at and looking at a book with four men and one woman. 1 item Ph. (P23) undated. Photographic print, 5"x8", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem as photographed by Underwood & Underwood, Washington, [D.C.]. 1 item Ph. (P24) undated. Photographic print, 5"x8", black and white, waist length, front view of Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, sitting in a chair, clasping his hands, as photographed by Underwood & Underwood, Washinton, [D.C.], 1 item Ph. (P25) undated. Photographic print. 7"x10", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, as photographed by Greystone Studios, New York, N.Y, 1 item Ph. (P26) undated. Photographic print, 8"x10", black and white, three quarters length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem with unidentified man who is holding a Jamestown 350th Anniversary booklet. 1 item Ph. (P27) undated. Photographic print, 3"x4", color, profile, full length view of Earl Gregg Swem sitting outside wih legs crossed. 1 item Ph. (P28) undated. Photographic print, 5"x7", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court in Williamsburg, Va. 3 items Ph. (P29, P30, P31) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x3 1/2", color full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle. 1 item Ph. (P32) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x3 1/2", color, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, his wife Lilia, and his mother Emeline, and an unidentified couple. All are seated in a semi-circle and EGS has his eyes closed. 1 item Ph. (P33)

    • Mixed Materials Manuscripts Oversize Box 20 Folder: 1 id213065
      Photo of Earl Gregg Swem
      undated
      Scope and Contents

      Photographic print, 14"x10", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem "Proof only" from Greystone Studios, New york, New York (See medium oversize file). 1 item Ph. (P34)

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 12 id92621
    Cartes de visite, photographic prints.
    1884-1961 and undated
    Scope and Contents

    Cartes de visite, photographic prints of Leota Swem, Theodor Swem and family. 1884. Carte de visite, 4 1/4 x6 1/2, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Leota Swem, 18 years old, in her graduating dress, High School, Cedar Rapids, [Iowa]. 1 item Ph. (P35) 1914. Photographic print, 5 1/4 x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P36) 1914. Photographic print, 2x3, black and white, head and shoulders view of Leota Swem. 1 item Ph. (P37) 1946. Photographic print, 2x3, color, full length, front view of Susie Swem and her Aunt Leota. 1 item Ph. (P38) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/4 x3 1/4, black and white, full length, front view of Leota Swem with Emeline Swem, sitting on a porch swing, wearing fur coats. 1 item Ph. (P39) undated. Photographic print, 2 3/4 x 4 3/4, black and white, Leota Swem, in a light colored dress, sitting on a porch step, with Emeline Swem, in middle, and an unidentified woman. 1 item Ph. (P40) 21 December 1947. Photographic print, 4x5, black and white, full length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem on their wedding day. Theodor Swem was the nephew of Earl Gregg Swem. 1 item Ph. (P41) 23 August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, waist length, front view of Barbara rae Swem (daughter of Theodor Swem), seated at a table with birthday cake. 1 item Ph. (P42) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Ginny Swem (Theodor Swem's daughter), standing outside in a poodle skirt and white blouse, holding a purse with both hands. 1 item Ph. (P43) August 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Barbara Rae Swem, Dora Swem, and Ginny Swem, sitting on a coach together. 1 item Ph. (P44) Sept[ember] 1958/ Photographic print, 2 1/2x 5, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Susannah Lea Swem (daughter of Edward R. Swem) sitting outside. 1 item Ph. (P45) 10 October 1958. Photographic, 3 1/2x5, black and white, head and shoulders, side view of Teddy (son of Theodor Swem), looking at his birthday cak. 1 item Ph. (P46) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall. 1 item Ph. (P47) Nov[ember] 1958. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, full length, front view of Teddy Swem, standing against a wall, wearing an overcoat and hat. 1 item Ph. (P48) 10 Dec[ember] 1961. Photographic print, 3 1/2x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Ted's Swem's children, Teddy, Ginny, and Barbara Rae, seated on chair, looking at book. 1 item Ph. (P49) undated. Photographic print, 3 7/8x5, black and white, three quarters length, front view of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Swem and infant daughter Barbara Rae, seated on couch. 1 item Ph. (P50) undated. Photographic print, 3x4, black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a dark suit. 1 item Ph. (P51) undated. Photographic print, 2 5/8x3 1/2, black and white, head and shoulders, front view, Theodor Swem; composite picture of him, wearing a polka dot tie. 1 item Ph. (P52)

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 13 id92622
    Cartes de visite, photographic prints.
    1910-1962, undated
    Scope and Contents

    Cartes de visite, photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem and Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a child. Photographic prints of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his family, including earl Gregg Swem III. September 24, 1910. Carte visite, 6 1/2"x11", black and white waist length, back view of Earl Gregg Swem, holding Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. on his shoulders. Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., whose face and arms are shown, is about 3 months old. Taken by H.P. Cook, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P53) [ca. 1913]. Photographic print, 3 3/8"x5 3/8", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white sailor suit; he is about three years old." 1 item Ph. (P54) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x3 1/2", black and white, full length of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing on front of a Christmas tree, looking at each other. 1 item Ph. (P56) December 1957. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x3 1/2", black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. and his wife Anne standing side by side, with "Lassie" the dog. 1 item Ph. (P57) undated. Photographic print, 3"x?" (cut into a circle. possibly for frame), black and hwite, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a baby, stannding in front of a tree, holding a letter, wearing a straw hat and looking down towards the ground. 1 item Ph. (P58) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/8"x5 3/8", black and white, full length, front view of young Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. standing on a chair, wearing a white overcoat and a dark hat with a white feather stuck in the isde. he is looking away from the camera, to the right. Taken by Layton Studio, Richmond, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P59) undated. Photographic Print, 4 1/4"x6", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated in a white dress, and playing with a toy train. 1 item Ph. (P61) undated. Photographic print, 5"x7", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., left wearing a white dress and grasping the chair on which Edward Swem sits. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 3 3/4"x5 1/2", black and white, waist length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. sitting on his father's lap; both are holding and looking at a book. 1 item Ph. (P63) undated. Photographic print, 1 1/2"x?" (oval composite), head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P65) undated. Photogrpahic print, 4 1/2"x6 1/2", black and white, head and shoulders, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. as a young man. 1 item Ph. (P66) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2"x3 1/2", black and white, full length front view of Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., standing outside in a military uniform, with his hands held behind his back. 1 item Ph. (P67) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x2 1/2", black and white, waist length, back left profils of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding Earl Gregg Swem II, an infant, to the camera. 2 items Ph. (P68, P69) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x2 1/2", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr. holding Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant, on her hip, so that he faces the camera. 1 item Ph. (P70) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x2 1/2", black and white, waist length, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant (with his eyes closed.) 1 item Ph. (P71) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x2 1/2", black and white, back left profile of Mrs. Anne Swem, Jr., holding a blanket around Earl Gregg Swem III, an infant. 1 item Ph. (P72) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2"x3 1/4", black and white, full length, back view, of Earl Gregg Swem III lying on his stomach, nude, holding his head up. 1 item Ph. (P73) undated. Photographic print, 4 1/2"x3 1/4", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a snow suit and cap, sitting on a tricycle. 1 item Ph. (P74) undated. Photographic print, 4"x5", black and white, head and shoulders, front view, of Earl Gregg Swem III, wearing a white shirt. 1 item Ph. (P75) undated. Photographic print, 5"x3 1/2", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, in front of "Spadehaven," home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Williamsburg, Va.. 1 item Ph. (P76) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x5", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem III, and his father Earl Gregg Swem, Jr., seated on steps of "Spadehaven," home of Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., 1 item Ph. (P77) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x5", black and white, full length, front view of Earl Gregg Swem, III and Mrs. Newbury in her Restoration toggery in front of "Spadehaven." 1 item Ph. (P78) undated. Photographic print, 6 3/8"x4 1/2", black and white, three quarters length, front view of the nephew of Mrs. Earl Gregg Swem, Sr., Loren Fryer. 1 item Ph. (P79) undated. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x2 3/8", waist length, front view of three unidentifed people: a baby in dark overalls, an older woman with glasses (possibly Leota Swem), and a young girl in a plaid shirt, holding a flower. 1 item Ph. (P80) 1957. Photographic print, 5"x7", color tinted, full length, front view of HRH Queen Elizabeth and HRH Prince Philip of Chairman of the 350th Anniversary Celebration of the Settlement of Jamestown, Va., and his wife Edith. 1 item Ph. (P81) September 1962. Photographic print, 3 1/2"x5", color, waist length, front view of Earl and Edna Teagrardeu stand in a rose garden on Lake Washington. 1 item Ph. (P82) August 19 [?]. Photographic print, 2 1/4"x3", black and white, full length side view, of an unidentified child, a girl wearing a checkered dress and a bow in her hair, sitting outside on a field of grass. 1 item Ph. (P83) undated. Photographic print, 3"x3", black and white, full length, front view of Emeline and Leota Swem and an unidentified woman, all standing in front of a one story home. 1 item Ph. (P84) undated. Photographic print, 3"x3", black and white, front view of Earl Gregg Swem's home on Chandler Court, Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item Ph. (P85)

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 14 id92623
    Miscellaneous papers and artifacts of Earl Gregg Swem family.
    1912-1961, undated
    Scope and Contents

    Miscellaneous papers and artifacts of Earl Gregg Swem family, including newsclippings, school papers, and cards as well as a lock of hair. December 1919. Christmas card from Earl Gregg Swem, to his "dear wife," Lilia. 1 item 30 December 1912. "A Curl from little Earl [Gregg Swem, Jr.]," at 2 years and 6 months. 1 item. [ca. 1919]. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem, Jr. to Santa Claus, at age 9 years. 1 item. Circa 1938. Newspaper clipping about Emeline Swem and her garden of morning glories. 1 item. 1953. Letter from Earl Gregg Swem III to "Old Daddy" [Earl Gregg Swem], wishing him good health. 1 item. March 28, 1955. Invitation from Earl Gregg Swem III to his parents, asking them to the "Assembly Program," "Reading Can Be Fun." Attached is a construction paper "card" with illustration by Earl Gregg Swem III. 2 items. April 1, 1955. Assembly programs for "Reading Can Be Fun," Earl Gregg Swem III's class presentation. Attached is an illustrated construction paper cover. 2 items. December 29, 1961. Newsclipping of Earl Greg (sic) Swem and his friends caroling for neighbors Miss Mamie Howell and Travis Howell. 1 item. undated. Program for the Mid-Winter Concert of Atherton High School. Earl Gregg Swem III sang in the Atherton Choruses. 1 item. undated. Bookplate of Leota Swem. 1 item. undated. Copy of woodcut by Worth Bailey of Spadehaven. 1 item.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id92625
    Gregg family letters.
    1805 June 23 -1886 November 15
    Scope and Contents

    Gregg Family Letters and explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id92626
    Letters to Earl Gregg Swem.
    1891 August 20 -1959 July 15
    Scope and Contents

    Letters to Earl Gregg Swem regarding Swem and Gregg family history; explanatory notes by Earl Gregg Swem.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id92627
    Materials relating to the Wright family.
    1899 June 12 -1905 September 18
    Scope and Contents

    Materials relating to the Wright family; Earl Gregg Swem's great grandmother Martha Wright, married Eli Gregg. TLSs and Cy of D. 3 items. Including TMss, Mss, undated papers regarding the Gregg, Swem and Wright families.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 4 id92628
    Printed materials regarding Gregg family history
    1938-1959 June 21
    Scope and Contents

    Printed materials regarding Gregg family history. PMs. 3 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 5 id92630
    Correspondence about the Lacock family of Virginia and Washington.
    1921 July 27-1947 June 21
    Scope and Contents

    Correspondence about the Lacock family of Virginia and Washington Co., Pa. ALSs, Cys of TLSs. 12 items. Including ALSs, undated., letter about Lacock family history. 2 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 6 id92632
    Legal documents pertaining to the Lacock family
    1656-1664
    Scope and Contents

    Legal documents pertaining to the Lacock family. Phsts. 2 items. Including Mss, undated notes on Lacock family. 2 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 7 id92633
    Newspaper article on Abner Lacock
    1925 January 11
    Scope and Contents

    Newspaper article on Abner Lacock. NwsCl. 1 item. Including PMs, undated articles from unidentified journals about Abner Lacock. 2 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 8 id92634
    Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and acquaintances.
    1890 April 7-1942 June 22
    Scope and Contents

    Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and aquaintances about the Swem family; notes included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs. 35 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 9 id92635
    Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem aand relatives.
    1944 February 13 -1962 January 11,
    Scope and Contents

    Correspondence between Earl Gregg Swem and relatives and acquaintances about the Swem family; notes and printed materials included. ALSs, Cys of TLSs, PMs, Mss. 26 items. Including ALS, CS and PM, undated, material regarding the Swem family. 3 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 10 id92636
    Letters and notes about the Hansbrough family
    1910 April 5 -1960 September 27
    Scope and Contents

    Letters and notes about the Hansbrough family. ALSs, TLSs, Mss, TCys of ALSs. 22 items. Including ACS, Mss, undated, card and notes about the Hansbrough family. 4 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 11 id92637
    Document from the Stafford County Deed Book.
    1780-1786
    Scope and Contents

    Document from the Stafford County Deed Book about James Hansborough. Phst. 1 item. Including TMs, undated, "Hansborough Records." 1 item.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 12 id92638
    Hansborough Bible records and other notes.
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    Hansborough Bible records and other notes; fragments of "A Mother's prayer," and "When in future distant years.." Mss, TMss, frags. 11 items. Including NwsCl., ca. 1935, clipping about Reverand John Thompson who built Salubria in 1742, later owned by James Hansborough. 1 item.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 13 id92639
    Letters to and from Earl Gregg Swem and Lilia Swem.
    1926 November 15-1961 April 12
    Scope and Contents

    Letters to and from Earl Gregg Swem and Lilia Swem regarding Lilia Swem's family history. ALSs, TLSs, ACSs. 18 items. Including ACS, 17 April [?], card to Lilia Swem. 1 item.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 14 id92640
    Documents and article relating to Dade family
    1754 June 8 -1828 February 12
    Scope and Contents

    Documents and article relating to Dade family. Phsts. 3 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 15 id92641
    Lilia Swem's application and certification for membership in the Daughter's of the American Revolution and the Order of the First Families of Virginia
    1917 September 24-1955
    Scope and Contents

    Lilia Swem's application and certification for membership in the Daughter's of the American Revolution and the Order of the First Families of Virginia. TMSs and Ms. 2 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 16 id92642
    Newspaper and magazine articles about and by Earl Gregg Swem
    1948 July 18 -1961 March 5
    Scope and Contents

    Newspaper and magazine articles about and by Earl Gregg Swem; including family obituaries. NwsCls. 21 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 17 id92643
    Printed materials regarding the career of Earl Gregg Swem
    1956 September 14-1961
    Scope and Contents

    Printed materials regarding the career of Earl Gregg Swem. PMs, TMss. 20 items. Including ALSs, 13 October 1953-7 April 1958, miscellaneous letters to Swem. 2 items.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 18 id92650
    Clippings and materials about A. Raymond Swem and Leota Swem
    circa 1946-December 1955
    Scope and Contents

    Clippings and materials about A. Raymond Swem and Leota Swem, brother and sister of Earl Gregg Swem; also includes the will of Leota Swem. NwsCls. and Ds. 12 items.

id93354
Series 2: Mss. Acc. 2000.049
circa 1914-2000, undated
Scope and Contents

This series consists of photographs of members of the Hansbrough family, relatives of Earl Gregg Swem's wife, Lilia Hansbrough Swem. Includes letter from Anne B. Farr (daughter of Margaret Ellen Hough Farr) to Earl Gregg Swem III describing the four photographs.

  • id93355
    Photographic Print of Rosalie Hansbrough Wolven, Sister of Lilia Hansbrough Swem
    undated
    Scope and Contents

    4 1/2" x 6", black and white print. 1 item.

  • id93356
    Photographic Print of Marie Hansbrough Hough, niece of Lilia Hansbrough Swem, and Margaret Ellen Hough Farr, great-niece of Lilia Hansbrough Swem, in Culpeper County, Virginia
    circa 1914
    Scope and Contents

    5" x 7" black and white print. 1 item.

  • id93357
    Photographic Print of Ben Bigler, Gladys Hansbrough Bigler, and Anne Bigler, their granddaughter
    circa 1950s
    Scope and Contents

    2 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white print. 1 item.

  • id93358
    Photographic Print of Gladys Hansbrough Bigler, niece of Lilia Hansbrough Swem
    1984
    Scope and Contents

    3 1/4" x 3 1/2" color print. 1 item.