Griffin Family Papers, 1877-1929 | Illinois History and Lincoln Collections

Scope and Contents:

The collection includes correspondence between Alf Griffin and his son, Eleizer, in which they discuss family matters, as well as essays and stories written by Alf and Genevieve Griffin, drawings by and photographs of Genevieve, and a printed copy of the play "The Deacon," in which Genevieve acted in at Monticello Seminary in 1901.

Biographical/Historical Context:

The Griffin family resided in Cass County, Menard County, and Morgan County, Illinois after Eleizer and Sarah Griffin emigrated from England in 1854. The materials in this collection were created by their son Alf and grandchildren Eleizer and Genevieve.

Acquisition Source: James Walling donated this collection to the Library in 1976.