Collection ID: LMC 2866
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Summary

Creator:
Lindley, Charles W., 1846-1941 and Lindley, Marian (Towel)
Abstract:
The Lindley Family mss., 1670-1874, consist of photographs, letters, diaries, records, and genealogical material of Charles W. Lindley and the Lindley family.
Extent:
4 Boxes, 1 folio, and 1 folio (oversize)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Lindley Family mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Charles W. Lindley, 1846-1941, was born in Fountain County, Indiana to Aaron and Juli Ann Lindley. Lindley enlisted in the 116th Regiment, Company C of the Union Army on July 1, 1863 as a private, and was mustered out in Lafayette, Indiana on March 1, 1864. He later moved to Parke County and joined the Rush Creek Weekly Meeting Quaker group, working as a farmer and marrying Marian (Towel) Lindley in 1872.

Scope and Content:

The collection consists of large framed photographs of Charles W. Lindley in Civil War uniform as well as a large paper wheel of family genealogy. Also included is a collection of letters and diaries, diary transcriptions, and navy mercantile records pertinent to the family's history.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 2015
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged following original order.

Physical location:
ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility) - OVFlat; Lilly - Folio; ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open for research.

Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Lindley Family mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu