Kirk Family Papers, 1835-1891

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Call Number:  MG0279

1 box     14 folders     .5 cubic ft.

Repository:  LancasterHistory (Organization)

Shelving Location:  Archives South, Side 8

Description:  This collection contains items from the Kirk family, of Kirk’s Mill, in Little Britain Twp. Ciphering and other school books of Lewis Kirk represent some of his schoolwork. Elisabeth’s scrapbook from 1846 shows her interest in poetry. Legal and financial documents of Levi Kirk pertain to the sale of land, farming, medical expenses and the payment of bounties in 1864. Published works and the Columbian Almanac for 1836 are among the mid-nineteenth century items that the family saved.

Creators:  Kirk family.