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Antique Genealogical Archive Lot: 1917-1944 Letters, Obituaries, Family Records

Description:

Offered here is a unique, original primary-source archive centering on the personal and research-based correspondence of Rev. Roger F. Williams. Spanning from 1917 to 1944, this collection serves as a remarkable time capsule of 20th-century American family history, social rituals, and the pre-digital era of genealogical research.

This lot provides a rare, "real-time" look at how families documented their lineage, migrated across states, and maintained connections through handwritten letters, professional inquiries, and shared family Bible records.

Archive Highlights:

Genealogical Research Networks: Includes correspondence regarding the Stevens-Tuttle, Rundle/Rundell, Potter, and Williams families. Researchers will find detailed lineage charts, marriage/death dates, and inquiries sent across the country—from New York and Michigan to Iowa, Washington, and Mississippi.

Historical Figures & Industry: Features extensive vintage newspaper clippings and documents detailing the life and 1931 estate of Dr. Willey L. Kingsley of Rome, N.Y., a notable sporting goods manufacturer and civic leader.

Primary Source Social History: Beyond genealogy, the letters document intimate aspects of American life, including community "covered dish suppers" and social rituals, as well as poignant accounts of personal family care and memory in the early 20th century.

Diverse Formats: This lot includes a mix of typed professional correspondence (on attorney and church letterheads), handwritten personal letters, vintage obituaries, and handwritten genealogical charts.

Featured Surnames & Locations:

Surnames: Stevens, Tuttle, Rundle, Potter, Williams, Woodruff, Barnes, and more.

Locations: Rockford, MI; Canton/St. Lawrence County, NY; Rome, NY; Vicksburg, MS; Santa Barbara, CA; and Bay View, WA.