George Swan Family Papers, 1830-1980 (bulk 1880-1944)


Summary Information
Title: George Swan Family Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1830-1980 (bulk 1880-1944)

Creators:
  • Swan, George, 1838-
  • Swan family
Call Number: M79-589; M81-485

Quantity: 1.8 cubic feet (2 archives boxes and 3 flat boxes), and 0.2 cubic feet of plans (2 rolls)

Repository:
Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:
Photographs and papers, mainly 1880-1944, of George Swan and his extended family of Beaver Dam. George Swan was a doctor and the proprietor of Vita Park, a summer resort and health spa located in Beaver Dam. The collection contains images of the Swan family, the Vita Park and hotel, vacations, and the Swan family home. Also included is Mary Swan's (daughter) Wayland Academy school scrapbook, family genealogy, news articles, and ephemera related to Dr. Swan and his health resort.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-m79589
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Administrative/Restriction Information
Acquisition Information

Presented by Mary Swan. Accession Number: M79-589


Contents List
M79-589
Box   1
Folder   1-2
Family histories and genealogy, ephemera, and news clippings
Photographs
Box   2
Folder   1
Wisconsin vacations and children at Swan home
Box   2
Folder   2-3
Swan family at home, army training camp, summer vacation, 1935-1944
Box   2
Folder   4
Landscapes and interiors
Box   2
Folder   5
Swan family individuals
Box   2
Folder   6
Swan Home, Vita Park, and Beaver Dam, 1880
Box   2
Folder   7
Groups, George and Mary Swan with others
Box   2
Folder   8
Mary Margaret Swan
Box   2
Folder   9
Trip to West Coast: album, 1940
Box   3
Folder   1
Children at Swan home, unidentified groups, family outings: album
Box   3
Folder   2
Vita Park, Swan family home, Wisconsin vacations, trip out West: album
Box   4
Folder   1
Swan family vacations and children at Swan family home: album
Box   4
Folder   2
Swan family individuals and groups
Box   5
Wayland Academy scrapbook of Mary Swan
M81-485
Original plans for the George Swan house
Roll   1
Detail of main stairway
Roll   2
Blueprints