Clarence Barrows papers, 1824-1950

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Barrows, Clarence
Title
Clarence Barrows papers
Dates
1824-1950 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 2480
Summary
The Clarence Barrows papers (1824-1950) consist of family correspondence, three nineteenth and twentieth century patriarchal blessings and genealogical information culled from the Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Clarence Barrows fought on the Union side during the Civil War as a member of the Michigan Volunteers.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Clarence Barrows papers (1824-1950) consist of family correspondence, three nineteenth and twentieth century patriarchal blessings and genealogical information culled from the Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder. Particularly noteworthy are letters which Clarence and his brother Charlie wrote during the Civil War recounting their military experiences.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Terrell Dougan in 2009.

Processing Note

Processed by Roger V. Paxton in 2009.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Correspondence and Assorted MaterialsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
Correspondence
  • 1. Charles Trowbridge quote beginning: "Religion is the daughter of heaven…" April 1, 1828
  • 2. Envelope and receipt to Mrs. Barrows, November 1, 1837
  • 3. Letter from Henry Barrows to Charles Robins, May 25, 1850.
  • 4. Letter from Caroline Merden to Shubal Conant, 1852.
  • 5. Letter from E.S. Barrows to brother, March 8, 1858.
  • 6. Unsigned letter to mother, sisters and brothers, October 9, 1860.
  • 7. Letter from Hattie Barrows to her brothers and sisters, August 6, 1861.
  • 8. Letter from Charles Barrows to his mother, September 28, 1861.
  • 9. Letter from Charles Barrows to his brother, October 2, 1861.
  • 10. Letter from Lorie to her mother, December 3, 1861.
  • 11. Letter from Clarence A. Barrows to his mother, January 1862. Delivered courtesy of Captain Chadwick.
  • 12. Letter from Eliza W. Barrows to her mother, Mrs. E. W. Burrows, February 2, 1862.
  • 13. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, Mrs. E. W. Burrows, April 14, 1862.
  • 14. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his brother, April 17, 1862.
  • 15. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, September 29, 1862.
  • 16. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, October 11, 1862.
  • 17. Letter from Eliza Barrows to her mother, December 18, 1862.
  • 18. Letter from Clarrence Barrows to his mother, December 23, 1862.
  • 19. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, February 11, 1863.
  • 20. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, February 22, 1863.
  • 21. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his brother, March 23, 1863.
  • 22a. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, April 5-11, 1863 (1st of two).
  • 22b. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, April 5-11, 1863 (2nd of two). This letter was written over several days.
  • 23. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother and brother, April 23, 1863.
  • 24. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his brother, May 17, 1863.
  • 25. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, June 7, 1863.
  • 26. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, June 20, 1863.
  • 27. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his sister, June 21, 1863.
  • 28. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, August 6, 1867.
  • 29. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, August 18, 1863.
  • 30. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, September 8, 1863.
 1828-1863
1 2
Correspondence
  • 1. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, May 15, 1864.
  • 2. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, May 21, 1864.
  • 3. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, June 8, 1864.
  • 4. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, September 9, 1864.
  • 5a. Letter from Hattie Barrows to sister Jennie Burrows, November 6-20, 1864 (1st of two).
  • 5b. Letter from Hattie Barrows to sister Jennie Burrows, November 6-20, 1864 (2nd of two). This letter was written over several days.
  • 6. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, December 12-19, 1864. This letter was written over several days.
  • 7. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his brother, Wm. A. Burrows, January 7-9, 1865.
  • 8. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, Mrs. E. W. Barrows, January 13, 1865.
  • 9. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, Mrs. E. W. Barrows, February 12, 1865.
  • 10. Undated Civil War Letter written by Charlie Barrows.
  • 11. Song verses : "Shermans March to the Sea."
  • 12. Letter from Lena to her mother, May 29, 1865.
  • 13. Letter between cousins, December 3, 1865.
  • 14. Letter from Bettie Pinkerton to a friend, December 11, 1865.
  • 15a. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, March 15, 1866 (1st of two.).
  • 15b. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, March 15, 1866 (2nd of two.).
  • 16. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, July 22, 1866.
  • 17. Letter from Delia to Clarence Barrows, February 24, 1867.
  • 18. Letter from Clarence to his brother Charles, April 17, 1867.
  • 19. Letter from Clarence to his brother Charles, October 9, 1867.
  • 20. Letter from Clarence Barrows to his mother, Mrs. E. W. Barrows, March 28, 1868.
  • 21. Letter from Tho[ma]s A. Burrell to all whom it may concern, March 22, 1869.
  • 22. Letter from P. Pease to whom it may concern, April 6, 1869.
  • 23. Letter of recommendation from D.B. Smith for C. A. Barrows, July 12, 1869.
  • 24. Letter from sister Hattie to Mrs. Jennie Barrows, July 21, 1877.
  • 25. Transfer card from the Grand Army of the Republic to Clarence Barrows, December 31, 1884.
  • 26a. Letter from Letta to Brother Neelie, September 2-10, 18? (1st of two.).
  • 26b. Letter from Letta to Brother Neelie, September 2-10, 18? (2nd of two.).
  • 28. Letter to his mother from Charles Barrows, September 9, 18?
  • 29. Letter to friends from Charle Barrows, December 3, 18?
  • 30. James Bird composition: "The Tempest."
  • 31. Letter page, unidentified and undated. First line, second side "…and this morning African…"
  • 32. Letter page; unidentified and undated. First line under number 9: "…but we had been so excited we had…"
  • 33. Letter page; unidentified and undated.First line: "…see one this PM. It is nearly dark now."
  • 34. Letter page; unidentified and undated. 22nd line: If it is 10 miles from Mayfield."
  • 35. Letter page; unidentified and undated. First line under penciled line: "What has become of that insurance policy?"
  • 36. Fragments of envelopes with addresses.
 1864-1884
1 3
Maine Historical and Genealogical Records
Maine Historical and Genealogical Records, 5 pages. Information pertains to members of the Barrows family born during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
1893
1 4
Patriarchal Blessings
  • A. Melinda Alice Terrell, 1857. Handwritten.
  • B. William L. Lloyd, 1950. Typescript.
  • C. Grace Lloyd, 1950. Typescript.
 1857-1950

Correspondence, 1824-1897Return to Top

Container(s): Oversize-box 2

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Patriarchal blessings (Latter Day Saint churches)

Personal Names

  • Barrows, Clarence--Archives

Family Names

  • Barrows family

Geographical Names

  • United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence

Finding aid created by Roger V. Paxton and Elizabeth Rogers.
2009 (last modified: 2020)

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