Accession 21-072: Initial Deposit, 1828 - 1994, bulk: 1860 - 1959
Scope and Contents
This accession contains historical and genealogical material collected by the descendants of Charles Coleman Thach.
Included are wills from the Thach lineage, personal family letters and letters regarding genealogy, death notices and obituaries, newspaper clippings, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) membership applications, a calling card printing plate, lineage charts, census records, two books on Auburn history, receipts for sale of cemetery plots, certificates, and 118 photographs (prints and negatives) of family members, graves, and buildings.
Notable family members represented in this collection are Eliza "Lila" Lockhart Coleman Thach (1836-1918), Ellen Stanford Smith Thach (1867-1954), and Otis David Smith (1831-1905), Nathaniel Cortlandt Curtis, Jr. (1917-1997).
Dates
- 1828 - 1994
- Majority of material found within 1860 - 1959
Conditions Governing Access
This accession is open for research.
Extent
1.25 Cubic Feet (2 document boxes and 1 half-width document box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
Arrangement
This accession is arranged in original order and listed by series according to individuals and family branches.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
This accession is in fragile condition with discoloration, water damage, rust damage, and holes in some of the documents.
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732
archives@auburn.edu
