Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: Papers, 1852-2011, documenting the life of Thomas Howe, his family, and descendants, including original handwritten materials. The collection consists of materials produced for descendant reunions and biographical information, as well as copies of Howe family photographs and materials related to Howe's Civil War experience. Two sepia-toned photographic portraits of Thomas Howe and MaryAnn Palmer Howe are included. Original, handwritten personal and business letters document correspondence...