Special Collections Finding Aids
Publication Date
9-14-2021
Abstract
The Chester family papers are comprised primarily of correspondence between Mary Jane Chester and members of her family based in Jackson, Tennessee. The correspondence focuses on local and school events at the Columbia Female Institute, local and national politics, a reception for Andrew Jackson, family health and illness, and educational plans for other members of the Chester family. Additionally, detailed genealogical records are included in this collection. Documents related to the Chester family in Jonesborough, Tennessee and Pennsylvania are part of the collection along with articles that detail biographical information about Robert J. Chester.
Source Collection
Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries
Keywords
Chester, Robert J., 1793-1892.; Jackson (Tenn.)
Recommended Citation
"MSS0025. Chester family papers finding aid" (2021). Special Collections Finding Aids. 113.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-findingaids/113
Date
2018 November
Rights Statement
Archival Statement
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