The Patterson Family Papers consists of newspaper clippings; Joseph Medill Patterson's research notes about the Patterson family; obituaries; and photographs of members of the Patterson family, the staff of the Chicago Tribune, and World War I. The collection also contains a number of correspondences (type and handwritten letters, telegraphs, and typescripts) between members of the Patterson family. Of note is the large number of letters sent from Joseph Medill Patterson to his mother, Elinor Patterson (née Medill), while he was attending the Groton School in Groton, Massachusetts, dated 1891-1893. These letters discuss his day-to-day doings, make frequent mention of his homesickness and desire to leave the school, and show the extremely tight-knit relationship Patterson had with his mother. The entire collection spans a range of dates from 1825 to 1953.
Patterson, Joseph Medill, 1879-1946Original correspondence; contains written story by Alicia. Also contains typescript of letter.
Original correspondence; 11 letters (most with envelopes)
Original correspondence; 13 letters (most with envelopes)
Original correspondence; 9 letters (most with envelope)
Original correspondence; 6 letters (some with envelopes). Includes typescripts of letters.
Original corespondence; 2 letters. Also contains typescripts of letters.
Original correspondence; 2 letters. Includes typescripts of letters.
Original correspondence; 1 letter, with envelope
Original correspondence; 46 letters
Original correspondence; 25 letters
Original correspondence; 3 letters, some with envelopes. Includes typescripts of letters.
Original correspondence; 1 letter
Original correspondence; also includes envelope
Original correspondence
Original correspondence; with envelope
Original correspondence; 1 letter, from Groton School about Joesph Medill Patterson's health and homesickness
Original correspondence; 3 letters
Original correspondence; 1 letter, sent from Pasadena, California