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Box 34

 Container

Contains 37 Results:

William Wood autobiography, 1894-1895

 Sub-Series — Box: 34, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains an autobiography and an obituary about Wood's life. Includes genealogical information about the family, copies of correspondence, photographs, and other information on the Wood family. Materials date from between 1894 and 1895.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1894-1895
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane writings

Elizabeth Wood Kane writings about trip to Mexico, 1896-1897

 Sub-Series — Box: 34, Folder: 2
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains a manuscript relating Kane's experiences while travelling with her son Evan O'Neill Kane to the State Medical Societies to the Pan-American Congress in 1896. Includes copies of correspondence and published articles. Materials date from between 1896 and 1897.

Dates: 1896-1897
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane writings

Elizabeth Wood Kane biography of John Kane, 1921

 Sub-Series — Box: 34, Folder: 3
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains a published biography by Kane of the life of John Kane, dating from 1921. Includes genealogical information on the Kane family.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1921
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane writings

Elizabeth Wood Kane other writings, 1856-1881

 Sub-Series — Box: 34, Folder: 4-8
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains drafts of biographies and a novel, as well as notes and other materials written by Kane. Materials focus on Thomas L. Kane and distant branches of the family, including the Van Rensselaer and Hawthorne families. Items date from between 1856 and 1881.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1856-1881
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane writings

Elizabeth Wood Kane correspondence, 1857-1894

 Sub-Series — Box: 34, Folder: 9-14
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence by Kane written between 1857 and 1894. Most of the letters are to members of the Kane family, and include information on family activities and travels. Also includes correspondence related to Kane's research on Silas Freeman.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1857-1894
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers

Mrs. Davis letter to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, 1889 August 24

 Item — Box: 34, Folder: 14
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Letter from Mrs. Davis (Town Club of Yarmouth) to Dr. Elizabeth Dennistoun Kane, search for the records of Silas Freeman, note on dates connected with Silas Freeman, 24 August 1889.

Dates: 1889 August 24
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane correspondence

Kane correspondence to Bessie Kane and Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, 1857 August 10

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 9
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed, from John Kane to Bessie Kane and Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, explains plans for a new building with a sketch, also autograph letter signed, from Jane Kane to Bessie Kane, she’s been putting Fern Rock in order, finding winter accommodations, 1 p., folded, 10 August 1857.

Dates: 1857 August 10
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane correspondence

Jane D. Kane autograph letter signed to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, 1864 July 3

 Item — Box: 34, Folder: 9
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed, from Jane D. Kane, to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, family news, some reminiscences, 1 p., folded, written on 4 sides, 3 July 1864.

Dates: 1864 July 3
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane correspondence

Jane D. Kane autograph letter signed to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, 1865 October 29

 Item — Box: 34, Folder: 9
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Autograph letter signed, from Jane D. Kane to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, announces the birth of John Kane, son of J.K. Kane, Jr., 1 p., 29 October 1865.

Dates: 1865 October 29
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane correspondence

Elizabeth Kane Shields correspondence to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, 1866 March 27

 Item — Box: 34, Folder: 10
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 6 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Letters from Elizabeth Kane Shields, Princeton, to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, Kane, asking for “Thomas L. Kane’s report” on the area of Elk and McKean counties, for a geology professor who is interested in the Allegheny Mountains, 2 pp., 27 March [1866?].

Dates: 1866 March 27
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane papers / Elizabeth Wood Kane correspondence

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