University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Archives Department.

Sawyer, Leah M., comp.

Papers, 1941-1986.

Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 151

.2 cubic ft. (1 box)



ABSTRACT:  Information collected and compiled by Sawyer concerning the genealogy of the Sawyer family of Hartford, Wisconsin, including "Genealogy of the Sawyer Family in America" by J. Edgar Sawyer, a family chart dating back to 1643, "Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Elmo W. Sawyer" (a Washington County lawyer), "English Sawyer Genealogy," family group records, a compilation of Leah Sawyer’s direct ancestors, and miscellaneous notes, correspondence, and photocopied biographical sketches taken from published sources.

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:

Sawyer, Leah M., comp. Papers, 1941-1986. Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 151. Wisconsin Historical Society. Milwaukee Area Research Center. UWM Libraries. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

ACQUISITION:  Presented by the Leah Sawyer Estate via Clarence Greenley, executor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1988.

PROCESSING:  Processed by GJM.

MARC RECORD SEARCH TERMS: The following terms were used in the online bibliographic MARC record to this collection:

MILWAUKEE MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION 151

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Sawyer Family Genealogy Chart, undated

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Sawyer Genealogy Materials, undated

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"Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Elmo W. Sawyer," October 20, 1941

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"Genealogy of the Sawyer Family in America," As Compiled and Written by J. Edgar Sawyer, undated

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