Box 3

Scope and Contents

Financial records, 1829-1946 (bulk 1837-1869), consists of one folder of financial documents retained by of various members of the Carr and Lukens families. Papers primarily consist of receipts and indentures.

Scope and Contents From the Series: The Writings and drawings series, 1850-1918, contains diaries, poems, and artwork created by members of the Carr and Lukens families. Included in this series are the diaries of Eliza Jane Carr Lukens, 1856-1878. Eliza Jane's diaries primarily discuss day-to-day events, including the weather, daily chores, visitors to the family home, shopping trips, school activities, deaths in the family, and family activities. There are several years for which Eliza Jane's diaries have not...

Scope and Contents From the Series: The Writings and drawings series, 1850-1918, contains diaries, poems, and artwork created by members of the Carr and Lukens families. Included in this series are the diaries of Eliza Jane Carr Lukens, 1856-1878. Eliza Jane's diaries primarily discuss day-to-day events, including the weather, daily chores, visitors to the family home, shopping trips, school activities, deaths in the family, and family activities. There are several years for which Eliza Jane's diaries have not...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Genealogical data, 1905-1968 and undated, contains genealogical information and family histories compiled by members of the Carr and Lukens families. The folder of family histories, 1938-1968 and undated, includes biographical information, family trees, and notes, apparently compiled by Lura Lukens. Also included is a typewritten copy of "The Story of William Carr," probably also written by Lura; a short family reminiscence written by Eliza Jane Carr; "The Story of John Karr" by Maurice L....

Scope and Contents From the Series: Genealogical data, 1905-1968 and undated, contains genealogical information and family histories compiled by members of the Carr and Lukens families. The folder of family histories, 1938-1968 and undated, includes biographical information, family trees, and notes, apparently compiled by Lura Lukens. Also included is a typewritten copy of "The Story of William Carr," probably also written by Lura; a short family reminiscence written by Eliza Jane Carr; "The Story of John Karr" by Maurice L....

Scope and Contents From the Series: Genealogical data, 1905-1968 and undated, contains genealogical information and family histories compiled by members of the Carr and Lukens families. The folder of family histories, 1938-1968 and undated, includes biographical information, family trees, and notes, apparently compiled by Lura Lukens. Also included is a typewritten copy of "The Story of William Carr," probably also written by Lura; a short family reminiscence written by Eliza Jane Carr; "The Story of John Karr" by Maurice L....

Scope and Contents From the Series: Printed material, 1805-1981, primarily consists of newsclippings gathered by the Carr-Lukens family and printed items owned by various members of the family. Included in this series are several farmer's almanacs, 1805-1837, some of which contain notes and marginalia written by their owners. Of note is a folder of clippings and reminiscences on the subject of Eliza Jane Carr Lukens' involvement in the Lincoln-Douglas debate of 1858. The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International papers,...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Printed material, 1805-1981, primarily consists of newsclippings gathered by the Carr-Lukens family and printed items owned by various members of the family. Included in this series are several farmer's almanacs, 1805-1837, some of which contain notes and marginalia written by their owners. Of note is a folder of clippings and reminiscences on the subject of Eliza Jane Carr Lukens' involvement in the Lincoln-Douglas debate of 1858. The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International papers,...