Butler Family – Cemetery Records, Obituaries, 1865-1925
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a variety of materials relating to Ovid Butler, the Butler family, and North Western Christian University ranging in dates from 1818 to 2013. One of the most notable parts of the collection is the original letter book of Ovid Butler from July 1862 to September 1866. In this he copied the letters he both sent and received.
The bulk of this collection concerns the Butler family genealogy. There are several folders, as well a full report by Melina Fox, a descendant of Ovid Butler, of the family tree spanning back almost 900 years. The history of the family is described extensively, with family members and events being documented up until 2013.
Dates
- Creation: 1865-1925
Creator
- From the Collection: Butler, Ovid, 1801-1881 (Person)
- From the Collection: Fox, Melina Anne (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.3 Linear Feet (3 boxes, 1 oversize box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Butler University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
4600 Sunset Avenue
Irwin Library 345
Indianapolis Indiana 46208 United States
specialcollections@butler.edu