Miscellaneous diaries and notebooks (1 of 4), 1896 and undated

The Personal papers series (1851-1975 and undated) is organized into seven subseries: Biographical information, Miscellaneous, Newspaper clippings, Diaries, Correspondence, Financial Records, and Travel.

Biographical information comprises a biographical sketch, genealogical information, and information about Bartholomew's funeral.

The Miscellaneous subseries contains memorabilia and items not easily classed into other series, including programs, pamphlets, and other items.

The Newspaper clippings subseries includes articles saved by Bartholomew on various topics. The bulk of this subseries consists of clippings that mention an event featuring Bartholomew as a speaker. Articles written by Bartholomew can be found in the Published works series.

The Diaries subseries contains Bartholomew's diaries dating from 1868 to 1946 as well as daily planners and other personal notebooks.

Correspondence consists of letters and notes received and written by Bartholomew. This subseries contains letters on both personal and business matters. The subseries has been organized into general letters to Bartholomew arranged alphabetically by sender, family correspondence, and cards and notes regarding birthdays. This subseries contains two letter-copy books that were used for business purposes. These provide insight into the work Bartholomew did at Carthage College and Augustana College. At the end of this subseries are telegrams, notes and letters Bartholomew received for his 100th birthday, including a 12 March 1946 letter from Harry S. Truman, president at the time of this landmark occasion.

The Financial records subseries contains receipts, account books, and investment information.

The Travel subseries contains files related to Bartholomew's travel throughout Europe and the United States. Among these papers are documents pertaining to travel expenses, souvenir prints, and correspondences to Bartholomew and his daughter, Netta, while abroad. Also included in this subseries is the Bartholomew trip to the Columbian Exposition, World Fair of 1893 in Chicago, Illinois.